Clinical trials · North Carolina
Pediatrics clinical trials in North Carolina
We’re tracking 88 recruiting pediatrics studies with a site in North Carolina — including 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
- NCT05879835Recruiting
EDTA lock solution to prevent line blockages in children
This trial tests whether a solution called KiteLock (4% EDTA) put into a special feeding line can help prevent blockages in children who need long-term nutrition through the vein. It may reduce line occlusions (blockages) and the complications they can cause.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 4 weeks–18 years - NCT05897320RecruitingPhase 3
Eptinezumab trial for kids with episodic migraine
This Phase 3 study tests eptinezumab to reduce migraine attacks in children who have episodic migraine (not daily chronic migraine). It may help by lowering the number of headache days and migraine days over time. You must complete a headache diary during screening to be considered.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 6–17 - NCT05905926Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Tenapanor safety study for teens with constipation-predominant IBS
This trial checks the safety of tenapanor in children and teens (ages 6 to under 18) with IBS-C. It is only for people who finished a previous related study and agreed to continue follow-up.
Wilmington, North CarolinaAges 6–18 - NCT05865301Recruiting
Outcomes after approved immunotherapy for young blood cancer patients
This study looks at the real-world results of treating certain B-cell blood cancers in children and young adults with commercially available immunotherapy. It may help doctors better understand how these treatments work for patients after relapse or when they need additional therapy.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges Up to 26 years - NCT05835310RecruitingPhase 3
IV anifrolumab for active lupus in children
This study tests whether an intravenous medicine called anifrolumab can safely improve active systemic lupus (SLE) in children. If you qualify, you may receive the study treatment and be closely monitored for safety and lupus symptoms.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 5–17 - NCT05839379Recruiting
Targeted therapy study for children and young adults with brain tumors
This trial studies a targeted medicine approach for high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor) and some diffuse midline tumors, including DIPG. It may help by matching treatment to tumor biology using tumor testing done before or around starting standard therapy.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 1–39 - NCT05837936Recruiting
IV anesthesia approach for young children during surgery
This study compares two ways of giving anesthesia to children under 10 during surgery, with a focus on how the child wakes up and breathes when the breathing tube is removed. It may help doctors choose safer, smoother anesthesia for pediatric surgeries.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges Up to 9 years - NCT05711394RecruitingPhase 3
Atogepant for preventing episodic migraine in children
This study tests whether an oral medicine called atogepant can reduce migraine activity in children ages 6–17 and checks its side effects. It’s meant for kids with episodic migraine (not the more constant types) who may benefit from preventive treatment.
Greensboro, North CarolinaAges 6–17 - NCT05707949Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety study of atogepant for kids with migraine
This trial studies the long-term safety (side effects over time) of atogepant tablets in children and teens with migraine. It may help families understand whether the medicine is safe for longer use in ages 6 to 17.
Greensboro, North CarolinaAges 6–17 - NCT05642455RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new treatment for certain childhood cancers
This Phase 1/2 study tests a new therapy for children and young adults with specific types of cancer that have been treated with chemotherapy before. It may help by targeting cancer features in the tumor and using your immune system in a controlled way.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 2–21 - NCT05609630RecruitingPhase 3
Testing two medicines for active systemic juvenile arthritis
This Phase 3 trial studies how well upadacitinib (a pill) and tocilizumab (a shot/IV medicine) improve symptoms and inflammation in children with active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA). It also looks at side effects and how these medicines move through the body.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 1–17 - NCT05544019RecruitingPhase 1
Testing an investigational drug for mature B-cell cancers
This early (Phase 1) study tests SGR-1505, an experimental treatment, in people with certain mature B-cell cancers. It’s mainly designed to see how the drug works in the body and to check safety, and it may offer an option if standard treatments aren’t enough.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05538208RecruitingPhase 2
Children with lupus kidney inflammation using mycophenolate
This Phase 2 study tests how well the medicine mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) works for children and teens with lupus nephritis that is “proliferative” (a specific biopsy type). You may qualify if your kidney biopsy and current treatment match the study’s targets and you can follow frequent visits and testing.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 8–20 - NCT05491525RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Vibegron for children with nerve bladder using intermittent catheter
This study tests how well and how safely vibegron works long-term in children (ages 2 to under 18) with a nerve-related bladder condition, who regularly use intermittent catheterization. It also tracks how the body processes the medicine and whether it helps bladder control over time.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 2–17 - NCT05464888Recruiting
Animal-assisted therapy for kids’ dental visits
This study tests whether working with a trained animal can make dental checkups and cleanings easier for children ages 4 to 8. It may help reduce fear and improve how kids tolerate routine dental care.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 4–8 - NCT05441813RecruitingPhase 2
Coconut oil mouth rinse to prevent mouth sores during transplant
This study tests whether a coconut oil mouth rinse can help prevent mouth sores in children and young adults who are about to receive intense chemotherapy for a stem cell transplant. If mouth sores can be prevented, it may make treatment more comfortable and reduce complications.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 7–26 - NCT05303064RecruitingPhase 3
Study of weight gain medicine for teens with certain mood or psychosis
This Phase 3 study tests a treatment aimed at reducing unhealthy weight gain in teens with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder, using changes in BMI (a height-and-weight measure). It may help families who are concerned about weight changes that can happen with some psychiatric medicines.
Kinston, North CarolinaAges 10–17 - NCT05233397RecruitingPhase 2
Actemra for children and young adults with craniopharyngioma
This trial studies Actemra (tocilizumab) to slow or shrink adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma, a brain tumor that can recur after treatment. You may be eligible if you’re within the age range and have measurable tumor on scan, with specific rules about prior therapy and recovery.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 1–39 - NCT05156398RecruitingPhase 3
Rimegepant to prevent migraine attacks in children
This trial studies whether rimegepant can reduce how often migraine attacks happen in children and teens. It also looks at safety and how well the treatment fits day-to-day life and school activities.
Fayetteville, North CarolinaAges 6–17 - NCT05076175RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Oral ozanimod for children with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis
This trial tests whether an oral medicine called ozanimod can improve ulcerative colitis (UC) in children whose disease is moderate to severe. It’s meant for kids who didn’t fully respond—or couldn’t tolerate—standard UC treatments.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 2–17 - NCT05127954Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term migraine tablet study for kids and teens ages 6–17
This study follows kids and teens who already took part in an earlier migraine medication study to check long-term safety and comfort with oral ubrogepant tablets. It may help families understand whether this migraine tablet is safe to keep using over time.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 6–17 - NCT05090345Recruiting
Registry for young people getting bone marrow transplants
This trial is a registry that follows children and young adults up to age 26 who are having a bone marrow transplant, to better understand complications related to blood vessel and organ injury. It may help future patients by improving how doctors predict and prevent these problems.
Durham, North CarolinaAges birth–26 years - NCT05096923Recruiting
Research study for young people with cancer and survivors
This study follows children, teens, and young adults with cancer and people who have completed treatment. It aims to better understand cancer care over time and what affects outcomes, which may help improve future treatment and follow-up.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 1–39 - NCT05096481RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine for brain tumors in children and young adults
This trial tests a vaccine that may help the immune system fight brain tumors (medulloblastoma, high-grade glioma, and DIPG). It is for patients who have already had standard treatment and whose tumors are still present or have returned.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 3–39
Pediatrics trials by city in North Carolina
Where these studies are running in North Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pediatrics studies listed above.
- Duke University Medical Center · 6 studies
- Duke University School of Medicine · 2 studies
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 2 studies
- Alkermes Investigational Site
- Atrium Health
- Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
- Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital
- Carolina Institute for Clinical Research, LLC
What taking part in a pediatrics 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.
Pediatrics trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there pediatrics clinical trials in North Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 88 recruiting pediatrics 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 pediatrics 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 pediatrics 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 pediatrics 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.