Clinical Trials in North Carolina
North Carolina ranks #13 nationally by clinical-trial count, with 417 trials listed, all currently recruiting.
Among trials with a recorded phase, Phase 2 is the largest group at 77 trials.
The top conditions by trial volume are Multiple Myeloma (14), Rheumatoid Arthritis (7), Cancer (7).
417
Total Trials
417
Recruiting
#13
National Rank
20
Conditions
Trials by Phase
178
Not Applicable
37
Phase 1 / Phase 2
4
Early Phase 1
10
Phase 2 / Phase 3
42
Phase 1
77
Phase 2
52
Phase 3
17
Phase 4
Top Conditions in North Carolina
Top Sponsors in North Carolina
Cities With Most Trials in North Carolina
| # | City | Trials |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham | 151 |
| 2 | Chapel Hill | 108 |
| 3 | Winston-Salem | 65 |
| 4 | Charlotte | 56 |
| 5 | Raleigh | 18 |
| 6 | Wilmington | 14 |
| 7 | Greenville | 12 |
| 8 | Asheville | 9 |
| 9 | Morehead City | 7 |
| 10 | Morrisville | 5 |
| 11 | Huntersville | 4 |
| 12 | Monroe | 4 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | 4 |
| 14 | Greensboro | 4 |
| 15 | Cary | 4 |
Important: This information is for research purposes only. Always talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
North Carolina currently has 417 clinical trials actively recruiting participants, making it #13 nationally by total trial count.
The most-studied conditions in North Carolina are Multiple Myeloma (14 trials), Rheumatoid Arthritis (7 trials), Cancer (7 trials).
Browse the conditions listed on this page to find trials recruiting in North Carolina. Each condition page shows trial details, eligibility criteria in plain English, and contact information. Always talk to your doctor about whether a trial is right for you.
Trial counts reflect currently recruiting studies listed on ClinicalTrials.gov with locations in this state.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, 2026.