Clinical trials · North Carolina
Cancer clinical trials in North Carolina
We’re tracking 622 recruiting cancer studies with a site in North Carolina — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in North Carolina
- NCT06661720RecruitingPhase 3
Tivozanib and pembrolizumab after kidney cancer surgery
This trial is testing if adding the targeted therapy tivozanib to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help prevent kidney cancer from coming back after all known tumors have been removed by surgery.
Raleigh, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06555588Recruiting
Supportive talk therapy for advanced cancer symptoms
This study tests a supportive talk therapy program (called Engage) delivered via video calls. It aims to help people with advanced cancer manage tough symptoms like pain, fatigue, and distress and improve daily functioning.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06515613RecruitingPhase 1
Testing CTIM-76 for recurrent ovarian and other advanced cancers
This trial tests a new drug, CTIM-76, in people whose ovarian, testicular, or endometrial cancer has come back and is not responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06369285RecruitingPhase 2
Alisertib and hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new drug, alisertib, combined with hormone therapy for people with HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread or come back and is no longer curable. It may be an option if you've already tried at least two hormone therapies and a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06347068RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells, modified to target a protein called B7-H3 on triple-negative breast cancer cells. It may help if other treatments haven't worked.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06306924Recruiting
Metastatic cancer radiation therapy registry study
This study is a registry that collects information from people with cancer that has spread who are receiving radiation therapy as part of their usual care. By joining, you help researchers learn more about how radiation works in this setting.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06305299RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for ovarian cancer
This trial tests a new treatment called CAR-T cells that target a protein called B7H3 found on cancer cells. It is for people with a specific type of ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer that has not responded well to platinum chemotherapy or has come back quickly.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06203600RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Nivolumab plus standard treatment for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard treatment works better for advanced stomach or esophageal cancer. It is for people whose cancer has already progressed after a first round of chemo plus immunotherapy.
Asheboro, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06084481RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new intravenous drug called ABBV-400 in people with certain advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it can slow or stop tumor growth and to check for side effects.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06058377RecruitingPhase 3
Adding immunotherapy to chemo for stage II-III breast cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy works better than chemo alone for people with hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer that is stage II or III and has a high-risk genetic score (MammaPrint High Risk 2).
Cary, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05997017RecruitingPhase 2
Nab-sirolimus plus letrozole for advanced endometrial cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—nab-sirolimus and letrozole—for people with advanced or returning endometrioid endometrial cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05838716RecruitingPhase 3
Vitamin D During Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
This trial studies whether taking vitamin D while you are on prostate hormone therapy (ADT) affects your health outcomes. It may help by keeping vitamin D levels in a safe range during treatment.
New Bern, North CarolinaAges 50 years+ - NCT05812807RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab versus monitoring after triple-negative breast cancer response
This trial checks whether giving pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) after surgery helps people with triple-negative breast cancer reduce the chance of the cancer coming back, compared with close monitoring only. It’s for patients who had no remaining invasive cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05793151Recruiting
Guided care to start cancer treatment on time after surgery
This trial tests a navigation program (help from a care coordinator) versus usual care to help people start the recommended “next-step” treatments (like radiation, sometimes with chemo) on time after surgery. It’s for certain stages of squamous cell cancer in the head and neck area where late treatment could matter.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05620342RecruitingEarly Phase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for GD2-positive lung cancer
This early-phase study tests a customized immune-cell treatment (CAR T cells) that targets a protein called GD2 on lung cancer cells. It may help people with certain lung cancers that did not respond to platinum chemotherapy and who have also had treatment that blocks PD-1/PD-L1.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05542407RecruitingPhase 1
ONC201 plus atezolizumab for endometrial cancer and obesity
This Phase 1 study tests ONC201 together with atezolizumab in people with metastatic or returning endometrial cancer, especially when obesity may be driving the cancer. It aims to find a safe dose and see whether the combination can slow the cancer’s growth.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05365581RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for stomach and pancreatic cancers with lab-checked targets
This Phase 1 trial tests ASP2138 alone or with other cancer medicines in adults with stomach (including GEJ) or pancreatic cancer. You may be eligible if your tumor has a specific protein marker and your health tests and scan results meet safety requirements.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05123482RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of an experimental drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, called AZD8205, alone or with other medicines, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04900818RecruitingPhase 1
Givastomig for advanced solid cancers, including gastric and pancreas
This Phase 1 trial tests how safe and effective givastomig (TJ033721) is for advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It may help people whose cancer has grown despite standard treatment, or—if in the combination parts—specific cancers that meet certain lab test and tumor-marker requirements.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04729114RecruitingPhase 1
Safety and dose test of PRL-02 shot for advanced prostate cancer
This Phase 1 study tests how safe PRL-02 depot (an injection) is and finds the best dose for men with advanced prostate cancer. It may help determine a new treatment option for cancers that have spread or are getting worse despite standard care.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04516447RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced ovarian cancer
This Phase 1 trial studies how well and how safely azenosertib (ZN-c3) works in people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. It may help by offering a new treatment option for cancers that don’t respond well to platinum chemotherapy (platinum-resistant).
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04337580RecruitingPhase 2
Test a fatty-acid drug for docetaxel-resistant prostate cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether blocking fatty-acid production can slow castration-refractory prostate cancer that has already progressed after docetaxel. It may help by targeting cancer growth when standard hormone-level treatments are no longer working.
Salisbury, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04172532RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New targeted drug with radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests adding peposertib, a targeted anti-cancer drug, to standard radiation for people with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma. It aims to improve control of the cancer after initial chemotherapy and determine whether the combo is safe and effective.
Clemmons, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04181060RecruitingPhase 3
Osimertinib alone or with bevacizumab for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This Phase 3 trial tests whether starting osimertinib with or without bevacizumab helps people with advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer live longer and control the cancer better. Your EGFR mutation test result and past treatments are key to whether you can join.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
Cancer trials by city in North Carolina
Where these studies are running in North Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cancer studies listed above.
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · 7 studies
- Duke University Medical Center · 5 studies
- FirstHealth of the Carolinas · 3 studies
- Southeastern Medical Oncology Center-Clinton · 3 studies
- Southeastern Medical Oncology Center-Goldsboro · 3 studies
- Southeastern Medical Oncology Center-Jacksonville · 3 studies
- Annie Penn Memorial Hospital · 2 studies
- Cone Health Cancer Center · 2 studies
What taking part in a cancer study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Cancer trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there cancer clinical trials in North Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 622 recruiting cancer studies with a site in North Carolina, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a cancer study in North Carolina?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in North Carolina to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in North Carolina, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a cancer trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New cancer studies open in North Carolina regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.