Clinical trials · North Carolina
Oncology clinical trials in North Carolina
We’re tracking 88 recruiting oncology studies with a site in North Carolina — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in North Carolina
- NCT06618274Recruiting
Central navigation and online tool for new cancer patients
This study tests whether a central navigator—a person who helps guide you through cancer care—and an online tool can improve your experience. If you are a new cancer patient at UNC Medical Center, the study will see if this support helps you feel more informed and cared for.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06896162Recruiting
Genetic test to guide first or second treatment for advanced cancer
This study looks at whether using a detailed genetic test of your tumor can help pick the best first or second treatment for advanced lung, colon, breast, or bladder cancer. The goal is to see if this personalized approach helps people live longer.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07007312RecruitingPhase 3
Ziftomenib plus standard chemo for certain AML patients
This trial tests a new drug, ziftomenib, added to standard chemotherapy for adults with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have specific gene changes (NPM1 mutation or KMT2A rearrangement). It aims to see if the combination works better than standard treatment alone.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06001788RecruitingPhase 1
Ziftomenib for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia
This trial tests a new drug combination called ziftomenib for people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or hasn't responded to treatment. Researchers will check how safe it is and what side effects happen.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04803201RecruitingPhase 2
Adding new drugs to usual treatment for peripheral T-cell lymphoma
This trial tests whether adding one of two experimental drugs to the standard chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with certain types of peripheral T-cell lymphoma, a rare blood cancer. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05317858RecruitingPhase 3
Open the brain’s blood barrier to treat lung cancer brain spots
This trial tests whether using focused ultrasound to temporarily open the brain’s blood barrier—plus standard immune therapy—can better treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain. It aims to help medicines reach the brain tumor spots more effectively, while still using the usual lung cancer treatment.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–100 - NCT06724237RecruitingPhase 3
High-dose chemo and stem cell transplant for T-cell lymphoma patients in remission
This trial tests whether high-dose chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant using your own cells can help people with certain types of peripheral T-cell lymphoma live longer. You would qualify if you have already finished your first round of chemotherapy and are in complete remission.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT07288112RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized immune vaccine for advanced melanoma
This trial tests a new personalized vaccine made from your own tumor cells. It's for people with advanced melanoma that hasn't responded to standard immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this vaccine can help your immune system fight the cancer.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06580314RecruitingPhase 3
Olaparib with or without bevacizumab for ovarian cancer
This trial tests whether taking the drug olaparib for one or two years, alone or with another drug called bevacizumab, can help keep ovarian cancer from coming back after initial chemotherapy and surgery. It is for people with certain genetic markers in their tumor.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04251052Recruiting
Compare two surgeries to lower ovarian cancer risk in BRCA1 carriers
This study compares two risk-reducing surgery plans for people with a BRCA1 genetic change to see which approach helps lower ovarian cancer risk. You may be asked to have the study procedure sooner or later depending on your chosen plan.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 35–50 - NCT05976763RecruitingPhase 3
Testing continuous vs. intermittent zanubrutinib for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma
This trial tests whether taking the targeted drug zanubrutinib continuously is better than taking it on a schedule with breaks for older adults with untreated mantle cell lymphoma. The goal is to find a treatment that works while reducing side effects.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 60 years+ - NCT06647953RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a standard approach for pleuropulmonary blastoma, with or without topotecan
This trial compares a standard surgery and chemotherapy plan for type I pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) to adding the drug topotecan for types II and III PPB. The goal is to see if the extra drug helps shrink tumors and improve outcomes for children with more advanced disease.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges Up to 21 years - NCT06410209RecruitingPhase 2
Walking Juntos: Smartphone program to help Hispanic cancer survivors be active
This study will test if a smartphone program and social media group can help Hispanic/Latino teens and young adults who had childhood cancer become more physically active. You would wear a Fitbit and use a phone app with culturally tailored tips and support.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 15–20 - NCT05647265RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for sarcomatoid pleural mesothelioma
This trial tests adding immunotherapy before surgery to help patients with sarcomatoid pleural mesothelioma. The goal is to shrink or control the cancer and make surgery possible, while checking safety.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05677490RecruitingPhase 3
Chemo options, with or without nivolumab, for HER2-negative stomach cancer
This Phase 3 trial compares two standard chemotherapy regimens for advanced stomach, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction cancer that is HER2-negative. It also tests whether adding nivolumab (an immune therapy) improves outcomes.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05008848RecruitingPhase 3
Text message program to help rural cancer survivors quit smoking
This trial studies a text-message based program to help people who smoke quit. It targets adults in rural areas who are currently in cancer treatment and want support stopping smoking.
Clemmons, North CarolinaAges 18 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.
Albemarle, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06876714RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter vs Longer HER2 Therapy for Breast Cancer with Complete Response
This trial compares 6 months versus 12 months of HER2-targeted therapy for people with HER2+ breast cancer who had a complete response after chemo and trastuzumab. The goal is to see if a shorter treatment is just as effective.
Cary, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06513962RecruitingPhase 3
Triptorelin to protect ovaries in young women with cancer
This study tests whether a medicine called triptorelin can protect the ovaries in young women and teens receiving strong chemotherapy for cancer. If you are newly diagnosed with a cancer (other than breast cancer) and are about to get certain chemotherapy drugs, this trial may help preserve your fertility.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges Up to 39 years - NCT06401330RecruitingPhase 3
Wilms tumor treatment study for children and young adults
This study is testing different treatments for children and young adults with a type of kidney cancer called Wilms tumor. The treatment you get depends on certain risk factors, like tumor stage and lab results. The goal is to give the right amount of treatment for each person's situation.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges Up to 30 years - NCT05176483RecruitingPhase 1
New drug combinations for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, which may slow or shrink various types of advanced cancer. It is given together with other cancer treatments, and the study is looking at many different cancers including kidney, prostate, bladder, lung, liver, and more.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05673148RecruitingPhase 3
Ablation treatment plus usual therapy for limited metastatic bowel cancer
This study tests whether adding “total ablation” (carefully destroying all visible small tumors using surgery, heat/cold treatment, and/or targeted radiation) to standard chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with limited spread of colorectal cancer. It may help by aiming to eliminate all known metastatic spots while you continue usual cancer treatment.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT02523014RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo for meningioma that keeps growing despite treatment
This Phase 2 trial tests several targeted medicines (given together or by specific assignment) for meningiomas inside the brain that are progressing or not fully removed after surgery. It may help slow the tumor’s growth and improve symptoms by blocking tumor growth pathways.
Asheville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
Where these studies are running in North Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting oncology studies listed above.
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center · 15 studies
- Duke University Medical Center · 14 studies
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences · 10 studies
- Duke University Health System · 6 studies
- East Carolina University · 5 studies
- Carolinas Medical Center/Levine Cancer Institute · 4 studies
- Duke Cancer Center Cary · 4 studies
- FirstHealth of the Carolinas · 4 studies
What taking part in a oncology 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.
Oncology trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there oncology clinical trials in North Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 88 recruiting oncology 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 oncology 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 oncology 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 oncology 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.