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Paid Clinical Trials in Cary, NC

Studies commonly pay $75 to $4,500 per completed study

1,696 clinical trials are currently recruiting participants within 30 miles of Cary. Listings below come straight from the official NIH registry, alongside the area's top-rated research centers with real Google reviews.

1,696studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
6condition categories
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Studies recruiting near Cary right now

Top 25 of 1,696 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

Nephrotic Syndrome Study Network

Minimal Change Disease (MCD), Membranous Nephropathy N/A Observational 1,200 participants sought
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (16.0 mi) · Sponsor: University of Michigan
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01209000)

TAPUR: Testing the Use of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approved Drugs That Target a Specific Abnormality in a Tumor Gene in People With Advanced Stage Cancer

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin, Multiple Myeloma Phase 2 Interventional 4,200 participants sought
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (16.0 mi) · Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02693535)

A Phase 3 Study of Tabelecleucel for Participants With Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disease After Failure With Rituximab or Rituximab and Chemotherapy

Epstein-Barr Virus+ Associated Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disease (EBV+ PTLD), Solid Organ Transplant Complications Phase 3 Interventional 115 participants sought
Duke Cancer Institute (Adults and Pediatrics) — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: Pierre Fabre Medicament
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03394365)

Registry of Participants With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Treated With Alexion C5 Inhibition Therapies (C5ITs)

Generalized Myasthenia Gravis N/A Observational 500 participants sought
Clinical Trial Site — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04202341)

Registry of Patients With AQP4+ NMOSD Treated With Alexion C5 Inhibitor Therapies

Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, NMOSD N/A Observational 200 participants sought
Clinical Trial Site — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (16.0 mi) · Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05966467)

Study of RMC-9805 in Participants With KRAS G12D-Mutant Solid Tumors

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Phase 1 Interventional 604 participants sought
Duke Cancer Center — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06040541)

A Study Testing the Combination of Dasatinib or Imatinib to Chemotherapy Treatment With Blinatumomab for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Philadelphia Chromosome Positive (Ph+) or ABL-Class Philadelphia Chromosome-Like (Ph-Like) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Phase 2 Interventional 222 participants sought
Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06124157)

Observation of Environment and Reproductive-Endocrine Effects

Hypogonadism, Hypergonadism N/A Observational 300 participants sought
NIEHS Clinical Research Unit (CRU) — Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (8.3 mi) · Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06280807)

Cognitive Training and Neuroplasticity in Mild Cognitive Impairment: COGIT-2 Trial

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Cognitive Training Phase 2 Interventional 240 participants sought
Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: Columbia University
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06601933)

A Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of AZD4144in Participants With Sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury.

Sepsis, Acute Kidney Injury Phase 2 Interventional 124 participants sought
Research Site — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (16.0 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07215702)

A Study in People With Diabetic Macular Edema to Test How Well Different Doses of BI 3812465 Are Tolerated

Diabetic Macular Edema Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 49 participants sought
North Carolina Retina Associates — Wake Forest, North Carolina (22.1 mi) · Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07553429)

Adult and Juvenile Myositis

Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis N/A Observational 1,200 participants sought
NIEHS Clinical Research Unit (CRU) — Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (8.3 mi) · Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00017914)

PEP-CMV Vaccine Targeting CMV Antigen to Treat Newly Diagnosed Pediatric HGG and DIPG and Recurrent Medulloblastoma

High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Phase 2 Interventional 120 participants sought
Duke Cancer Center — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05096481)

SER Familia: A Family-Based Intervention Addressing Syndemic Conditions Among Latino Immigrant Families

Substance Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) N/A Interventional 400 participants sought
Duke School of Nursing — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: Duke University
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06627764)

A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Inavolisib Plus CDK4/6 Inhibitor and Letrozole vs Placebo + CDK4/6i and Letrozole in Participants With Endocrine-Sensitive PIK3CA-Mutated, Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Advanced Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 450 participants sought
Duke Cancer Institute — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06790693)

HCMT/MM2401: Ph2 Study of Selinexor + Bispecific Antibody for RRMM

Multiple Myeloma in Relapse, Multiple Myeloma, Refractory Phase 2 Interventional 27 participants sought
Duke University Health System — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: Duke University
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06822972)

WISPer: Evaluation of MTX-463 in Participants With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Phase 2 Interventional 164 participants sought
WISPer Site in Durham, NC — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: Mediar Therapeutics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06967805)

A Study to Investigate Ronde-cel Versus Investigator's Choice CD19 CAR T-Cell Therapy

Large B-cell Lymphoma, Lymphoma, B-Cell Phase 3 Interventional 400 participants sought
Duke Cancer Institute — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07188558)

ASCEND: Safety and Tolerability of ION337 for the Treatment of Dravet Syndrome

Dravet Syndrome Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 32 participants sought
Duke University Health Systems — Durham, North Carolina (15.3 mi) · Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07531745)

Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Previously Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 10,000 participants sought
UNC Health Cancer Care Cary — Cary, North Carolina (2.3 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03851445)
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Top-rated research centers in Cary

Dedicated clinical research sites near you — with their real Google ratings, reviews and contact details

Magnolia Clinical Research, LLC

★ 5.0
1505 SW Cary Pkwy Ste 210, Cary, NC 27511
(984) 345-3010
"I’ve had the opportunity to know and work with the team behind Magnolia Clinical Research for several years, and their professionalism, integrity, an…"
— Tyler Chestnutt, 5★

M3 Wake Research Raleigh

★ 4.3
3100 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 781-2514
"Is it really that hard to return a call? I was really excited about this clinical trial. At this point, I have no choice but to assume that your sile…"
— 1TiredWoman!, 1★

Wakefield Clinical Research

1200 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511
(919) 518-7950

North Carolina Clinical Research

★ 5.0
2615 Lake Dr #301, Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-0309
"I donated my brain here. I think..."
— Scott B, 5★

PMG Research of Cary

★ 1.0
530 New Waverly Pl #200a, Cary, NC 27518
(919) 342-3447
"Unprofessional. Unprepared. Arrived 10 min before my appointment. Signs were on the door to call a number for someone to come to retrieve you. Number…"
— Kendra Adams, 1★

Celerius Clinical Research Inc

1915 Evans Rd, Cary, NC 27513
(919) 342-6341

Rose Research Center

★ 4.3
7240 ACC Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 328-2345
"Very clean facility. They're always telling me that I don't qualify for their studies for whatever reason but I feel like it's because I dropped out …"
— Rita Poole, 4★

LRC Indoor Testing & Research

★ 4.8
200 Commonwealth Ct #101, Cary, NC 27511
(919) 324-7258
"A very thorough review of our church's air quality issues."
— Merrilee Jacobson, 5★

Clinical Research

808 Aviation Pkwy Suite 1100, Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 463-7869

Clinical trials in Cary: what's recruiting

The Cary area currently has 1,696 studies open to new participants, according to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry maintained by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Among the studies closest to Cary, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology9 studies
  • Liver & Kidney2 studies
  • Immune & Skin2 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism1 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health1 studies

Every listing shows the study phase, the recruiting site and its distance from Cary, and links to the official registry page where eligibility criteria and study contacts are published. Compensation is set by each sponsor: industry surveys report typical payments of $75 to $4,500 per completed study, with short observational studies at the low end and multi-visit or overnight Phase 1 studies at the high end.

How to enroll in a paid study in Cary

Start with a study whose condition matches your profile — or a healthy-volunteer study if you have no diagnosis. Contact the research site through the registry page, complete a short phone screen, then attend an in-person screening visit. If you qualify, the study team walks you through the informed consent document, which details every procedure, risk and payment before you commit. You can withdraw at any point, and enrollment is always free.

Cary participants can also register with the dedicated research centers listed above — many maintain volunteer databases and call when a matching study opens — or sign up for our email alert below to hear when a new study starts recruiting within 30 miles of your ZIP code.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be sick to join a clinical trial in Cary?
No. Many studies recruit healthy volunteers, especially early-phase studies run at dedicated research centers. Others need participants diagnosed with a specific condition. Every trial lists its eligibility criteria — age range, condition, medications — and the study team screens you before enrollment.
Are clinical trials in Cary safe?
Every trial on this page is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, the official NIH registry, and is overseen by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). Before joining you receive an informed consent document detailing procedures, risks and compensation. Participation is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time.
How do I join a study in Cary, NC?
Pick a study that matches your profile, contact the research site (or apply through the study links on this page), pass a phone pre-screen, then attend an in-person screening visit. If you qualify, you review and sign the informed consent and the study begins. The process typically takes 1-3 weeks.
Is compensation for clinical trials taxable?
In the U.S., clinical trial compensation is generally considered taxable income, and research sites may issue a 1099 form for payments above $600 in a year. Reimbursements for travel or meals are typically treated differently. Consult a tax professional for your situation.
What is the difference between a research center and a hospital study in Cary?
Dedicated research centers (listed on this page with their Google ratings) run studies as their core business — often healthy-volunteer and vaccine studies with structured compensation. Hospital and university studies tend to focus on patients with specific conditions. Both types are registered and IRB-supervised.

Paid clinical trials near Cary

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