Clinical trials · North Carolina
Health Behavior clinical trials in North Carolina
We’re tracking 14 recruiting health behavior studies with a site in North Carolina, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in North Carolina
- NCT05700474Recruiting
Wellness support program for people with HIV or prevention needs
This trial tests an education and support program to improve overall wellness for adults who have HIV or are seeking HIV prevention services. It also looks at people who have had alcohol or substance use recently.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07221045Recruiting
Food as medicine for food-insecure families in rural North Carolina
This study tests whether providing fresh produce boxes and nutrition classes helps families in rural North Carolina who struggle with food access. If you are a parent or caregiver of an 8–14-year-old and live in a participating county, you may qualify.
Raleigh, North CarolinaAges 8–64 - NCT05397951Recruiting
Study to check how well wearable bioelectronic sensors work
This trial tests and “validates” how well wearable sensors work on the skin in healthy adults. It may help researchers build safer, more reliable wearables—but you would need healthy skin and the ability to do some moderate exercise during the study.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–99 - NCT07226271Recruiting
How people view alcoholic drinks
This trial surveys adults about their views on alcoholic beverages. If you are 21 or older and have had alcohol in the last year, you may help researchers understand consumer perceptions.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 21–99 - NCT07294053Recruiting
Sugary drink labeling study
This study tests how different labels on sugary drinks affect your choices. You will attend 4 in-person appointments and share what you buy.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07458607Recruiting
How people shop for menthol cigarettes
This study looks at how people shop for menthol cigarettes in a store setting. You will come to a lab for two visits, complete shopping tasks and computer surveys, and help researchers learn about purchasing habits.
Raleigh, North CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT05316571Recruiting
Lifestyle trial to reduce sitting and improve heart health
This study tests whether breaking up long periods of sitting can improve whole-body cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. You may qualify if you’re currently quite sedentary but otherwise able to walk and climb stairs.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 30–60 - NCT06587230Recruiting
Tealeaf-NC: Teacher-led support for students in North Carolina
This study tests the Tealeaf program, where teachers and school staff work together to support students who may be struggling emotionally or behaviorally. It aims to help students in kindergarten through 8th grade who have elevated scores on a behavior and emotions questionnaire.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 5–99 - NCT07075536Enrolling by invitation
Web tool for birth control decisions with health conditions
This trial tests a web-based tool designed to help people with health conditions make informed choices about birth control. If you have a medical condition or take certain medications and want to discuss contraception with your doctor, this tool may help guide your conversation.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 18–49 - NCT07119489Recruiting
Group therapy to help cancer patients quit smoking
This trial tests a new type of group therapy (based on dialectical behavior therapy) to help cancer patients quit smoking. It is designed for patients who currently smoke and want to learn coping skills to stop.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06904391Recruiting
Helping advanced practice providers start cancer research at their clinics
This study tests whether extra training and mentorship help nurse practitioners and physician assistants lead more cancer research studies at their own clinics. If you are an APP who wants to grow research at your practice, this program could give you the support you need.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07413198Recruiting
Combined home and clinic exercise coaching for heart failure
This trial tests a program that combines home-based and clinic-based exercise coaching to help people with heart failure get more active. It aims to improve health and quality of life.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT05790486Recruiting
Take a Break program for adult smokers in rural areas
This trial tests a text-based program to help adults who smoke but are not ready to quit yet. It may help you think about quitting when you’re ready, without pushing you to stop right away.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07318519Recruiting
Virtual reality for chronic cancer pain
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help reduce chronic pain in people with cancer. If you have had cancer pain for at least three months and rate your pain as 4 or more out of 10, you may be able to join.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
Health Behavior trials by city in North Carolina
Where these studies are running in North Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting health behavior studies listed above.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 5 studies
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences · 2 studies
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (Wake Forest Baptist)
- Duke University Medical Center
- Levine Cancer Institute
- Mountain Area Health Education Center
- North Carolina State University
- Susan Reif
What taking part in a health behavior 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.
Health Behavior trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there health behavior clinical trials in North Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 14 recruiting health behavior 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 health behavior 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 health behavior 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 health behavior 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.