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Paid Clinical Trials in Gastonia, NC

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

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

644studies recruiting
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Studies recruiting near Gastonia right now

Top 25 of 644 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

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
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03851445)

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
Carolinas Medical Center/Levine Cancer Institute — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06124157)

A Phase II Nationwide, Fully Decentralized, Telemedicine Study of Pemigatinib in Adult Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer With FGFR Genetic Alterations

Advanced Pancreatic Carcinoma, Metastatic Pancreatic Carcinoma Phase 2 Interventional 40 participants sought
Ohio State University-Telemedicine — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: Sameek Roychowdhury
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06906562)

A Study of DR-0202 in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic, Relapsed or Refractory Carcinomas

Triple Negative Breast Cancer, HER2-negative Breast Cancer Phase 1 Interventional 96 participants sought
Dren Investigational Site — Huntersville, North Carolina (22.3 mi) · Sponsor: Dren Bio
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06999187)

A Clinical Study of Belzutifan and Zanzalintinib in People With Recurrent Kidney Cancer Following Adjuvant Therapy (MK-6482-033)

Renal Cell Carcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 904 participants sought
Carolina Oncology Specialists, PA ( Site 9002) — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07227402)

A Study to Evaluate TAR-210 Versus Single Agent Intravesical Cancer Treatment in Participants With Bladder Cancer

Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Neoplasms Phase 3 Interventional 641 participants sought
Levine Cancer Institute — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06319820)

A Clinical Study of Zilovertamab Vedotin (MK-2140) Plus Rituximab Plus Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, and Prednisone (R-CHP) Versus Polatuzumab Vedotin Plus R-CHP in People With Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) (MK-2140-011/waveLINE-011)

Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse Phase 2 Interventional 594 participants sought
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center ( Site 0177) — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06890884)

DESTINY-Endometrial01: A Phase III Study of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Plus Rilvegostomig or Pembrolizumab as First-Line Treatment of HER2-Expressing (IHC 3+/2+), Mismatch Repair Proficient (pMMR) Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 600 participants sought
Research Site — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06989112)

A Study of Vepugratinib (LY3866288) in Participants With Cancer in the Urinary Tract

Carcinoma, Transitional Cell, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms Phase 3 Interventional 450 participants sought
Levine Cancer Institute — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07218380)

A Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Finerenone and SGLT2i in Combination in Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure (CONFIRMATION-HF)

Heart Failure Phase 3 Interventional 1,500 participants sought
CON-10318, Charlotte, NC — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: Colorado Prevention Center
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06024746)

An Observational Study of Etrasimod in Adult Patients With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis

Colitis, Ulcerative N/A Observational 300 participants sought
OnSite Clinical Solutions, LLC — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06398626)

Daoist Zhanzhuang and Human Flourishing

Stress, Physiological, Stress, Psychological N/A Interventional 120 participants sought
University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Charlotte
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06573034)

ONC-LEUK-2406: The Impact of Systematic Financial Navigation in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acute Myeloid Leukemia N/A Interventional 120 participants sought
Levine Cancer Insitute — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06945042)

Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone With or Without Daratumumab in Treating Patients With High-Risk Smoldering Myeloma

Smoldering Plasma Cell Myeloma Phase 3 Interventional 288 participants sought
Carolinas Medical Center/Levine Cancer Institute — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03937635)

ALLIANCE AVIV: Safety and Effectiveness of the SAPIEN X4 Transcatheter Heart Valve in Failing Aortic Bioprosthetic Valves

Aortic Valve Insufficiency, Aortic Valve Stenosis N/A Interventional 200 participants sought
Carolinas Health System — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: Edwards Lifesciences
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05172973)

A Global Study of Volrustomig (MEDI5752) for Participants With Unresected Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Following Definitive Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy

Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Phase 3 Interventional 1,145 participants sought
Research Site — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06129864)

Inclisiran Versus Placebo for the Prevention of Major Adverse Cardiovascular and Limb Events in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or Peripheral Endovascular Intervention

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Peripheral Endovascular Intervention Phase 4 Interventional 6,000 participants sought
Novant Health Clinical Research/Heart & Vascular Institute — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: Duke University
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06909565)

A Study of Modified Release RTN-001 In Patients With Uncontrolled Hypertension

Uncontrolled Hypertension Phase 2 Interventional 280 participants sought
Retension Clinical Site — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: Retension Pharmaceuticals. Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07142356)

Testing the Addition of Ipatasertib to Usual Chemotherapy and Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer

Multiple conditions Phase 1 Interventional 46 participants sought
Carolinas Medical Center/Levine Cancer Institute — Charlotte, North Carolina (19.4 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05172245)
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Studies you may be able to join near Gastonia

These studies are recruiting through partner research networks. We may be paid a referral fee if you complete their screening form — this never changes what you pay (nothing) or the compensation the study offers you.

Research study for alcohol-related liver damage

Enrolling US adults aged 18 to 70 with alcohol-induced liver damage and a history of heavy drinking. Not open to people with a recent stroke, heart attack, dialysis, or who take blood thinners.

Screening is free and takes a few minutes. Eligibility and any compensation are confirmed by the study team, not by this site.

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Research studies for chronic kidney disease

This research platform is enrolling Black and African American adults in eligible areas who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Compensation may be available. The study team confirms eligibility before enrollment.

Screening is free and takes a few minutes. Eligibility and any compensation are confirmed by the study team, not by this site.

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Research study for bladder problems after spinal cord injury

This study is enrolling US adults aged 18 to 75 living with chronic involuntary bladder leakage caused by a spinal cord injury, for research including investigational gene therapy approaches. The study team confirms eligibility and any compensation before enrollment.

Screening is free and takes a few minutes. Eligibility and any compensation are confirmed by the study team, not by this site.

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Top-rated research centers in Gastonia

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

Clinical Research of Gastonia

1010 X Ray Dr # A, Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 675-7144

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute

★ 4.7 (149 reviews)
2610 Aberdeen Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
(980) 442-4500
"Friendly staff. I was taken care of completely."
— Jason Heinzen, 5★

Rose Research Center

★ 4.9
8401 Medical Plaza Dr #275, Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 350-2999
"I had an excellent experience I am definitely team Mary Beth and team rejoice definitely five stars for the ladies"
— Griselda Crawford, 5★

DelRicht Research | Charlotte Clinical Trials

★ 4.8
6719 Fairview Rd Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 644-8469
"The team members are kind and considerate. They will answer questions and provide you with feedback you can share with your primary provider. Super P…"
— Kenya Davis, 5★

Queen City Clinical Research, PLLC

330 Billingsley Rd Ste 206?, Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 405-3150

Catawba Research, LLC

★ 5.0
5200 77 Center Dr #160, Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 242-3980

New Hope Clinical Research, Inc.

★ 4.2
3101 Latrobe Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 209-9784
"They called to screen me and I’m not even depressed. Just lied because I need the money. I’m sure they haven’t called a bunch of others like they cal…"
— Pluto Enterprises LLC, 3★

Partners Health Management

★ 2.4 (10 reviews)
901 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054
(888) 235-4673
"Being forced with no forewarning at all to switch and not told through phone, email or anything.They say I have to switch June 1st,<br>I love where I…"
— Wenlady, 1★

Carolinas Research Center

★ 5.0
1805 Milton Rd # B, Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 595-7887

Clinical trials in Gastonia: what's recruiting

The Gastonia area currently has 644 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 Gastonia, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology14 studies
  • Heart & Vascular3 studies
  • Liver & Kidney1 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health1 studies
  • Immune & Skin1 studies

Every listing shows the study phase, the recruiting site and its distance from Gastonia, 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 Gastonia

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.

Gastonia 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

How much do paid clinical trials in Gastonia pay?
Compensation varies by study length, procedures and overnight stays. Industry surveys report typical payments from $75 to $4,500 per completed study, with simple observational studies at the low end and multi-week inpatient Phase 1 studies at the high end. Each listing's study team will confirm the exact amount before you enroll.
Are clinical trials in Gastonia 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 Gastonia, 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.
What is the difference between a research center and a hospital study in Gastonia?
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.
Can I be in more than one clinical trial at a time?
Generally no — most studies exclude participants currently enrolled in another trial, and paid Phase 1 studies enforce a washout period (often 30 days or more) between studies. Frequent healthy volunteers in Gastonia typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Gastonia

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Eligibility and exclusions, condition by condition

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