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Paid Clinical Trials in Raleigh, NC

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

1,671 clinical trials are currently recruiting participants within 30 miles of Raleigh. Listings below come straight from the official NIH registry, alongside the area's top-rated research centers with real Google reviews.

1,671studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
6condition categories
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Studies recruiting near Raleigh right now

Top 25 of 1,671 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

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 (18.2 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

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 (13.0 mi) · Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

QuantifyHER: Quantitative Immunofluorescence and/or RT-qPCR for Measuring HER2 in HER2-low Metastatic Breast Cancer

HER2-positive Metastatic Breast Cancer N/A Observational 200 participants sought
UNC Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (23.8 mi) · Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine

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
Rex Hematology Oncology Associates-Blue Ridge — Raleigh, North Carolina (4.2 mi) · Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network

Study to Evaluate the REMEDY SPECTRUM GV IM Spacer Nail in the Treatment of Ankle-Related Infections

Periprosthetic Joint Infection Phase 2 Interventional 60 participants sought
Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina (18.2 mi) · Sponsor: OsteoRemedies, LLC

A Study Assessing Corneal Endothelial Cells in Participants With Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) Treated With the Port Delivery System With Ranibizumab (PDS)

Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration Phase 4 Interventional 188 participants sought
Duke Eye Center — Durham, North Carolina (18.2 mi) · Sponsor: Genentech, Inc.

A Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Bomedemstat (MK-3543-017)

Thrombocythemia, Essential, Primary Myelofibrosis Phase 3 Interventional 400 participants sought
DUHS Duke Blood Cancer Center ( Site 6005) — Durham, North Carolina (18.2 mi) · Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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
Duke Cardiology — Morrisville, North Carolina (10.3 mi) · Sponsor: Duke University

Ultrasound Simulation Case-based Workshop Implementation and Impact Assessment

Point-of-care Ultrasound, Simulation Training N/A Interventional 100 participants sought
Duke University Health System — Durham, North Carolina (18.2 mi) · Sponsor: Duke University

Improving Thoracic Surgical Care Using Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes (ePROS)

Thoracic N/A Interventional 200 participants sought
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (23.8 mi) · Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

A Study of an MMSET Inhibitor in Patients With Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Multiple Myeloma, Myeloma Phase 1 Interventional 165 participants sought
Duke University Hospital — Durham, North Carolina (18.2 mi) · Sponsor: K36 Therapeutics, Inc.

ACT001 for the Treatment of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas and H3K27-altered High Grade Gliomas

Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG), Progressive DIPG Phase 2 Interventional 60 participants sought
Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina (18.2 mi) · Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital

This Study Will Explore Whether a Combination of the Investigational Drug Mevrometostat (PF-06821497) and Enzalutamide Will Work Better Than Taking Enzalutamide Alone in Participants With mCSPC Who Are ARPI naïve.

Metastatic Castration Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC), Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 1,000 participants sought
Duke Cancer Center Raleigh — Raleigh, North Carolina (4.2 mi) · Sponsor: Pfizer

Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Pediatric Pulmonary Invasive Mold Infections

Pulmonary Invasive Fungal Infections, Pulmonary Invasive Aspergillosis N/A Observational 400 participants sought
Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina (18.2 mi) · Sponsor: Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
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Studies you may be able to join near Raleigh

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.

Research study for heart failure

This study is enrolling adults in eligible areas of the United States who have been diagnosed with heart failure. 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.

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.

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 Raleigh

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

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★

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★

Eximia Research — Clinical Trial Research Company

★ 4.0
4201 Lake Boone Trail Suite 001, Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 800-5154
"I started a study with them last month. They drew my blood twice and both times it was lost. I wouldnt trust them to dose my dog. How can you trus…"
— Walt Gryczan, 1★

Eastcoast Research

★ 5.0
1631 Midtown Pl Suitet 134, Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 452-5455
"I enjoy participating in research/focus groups with Eastcoast Research. They are professional and friendly. Great communication throughout the proces…"
— Heather, 5★

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★

UNC Children's Research Institute at Raleigh

2801 Blue Ridge Rd Ground Floor, Raleigh, NC 27607
(984) 974-0500

The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence

★ 4.7
3600 Glenwood Ave Ste. 120, Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 461-5500

Clinical Research

2108 Black Dr #2, Raleigh, NC 27603

L&E Research

★ 4.6
5505 Creedmoor Rd Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
(877) 344-1574
"Easy project to work on and had fun doing it."
— J.R. Martinez, 5★

Clinical trials in Raleigh: what's recruiting

The Raleigh area currently has 1,671 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 Raleigh, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology9 studies
  • Heart & Vascular2 studies
  • Liver & Kidney1 studies
  • Immune & Skin1 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism1 studies

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

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.

Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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.
Do I need to be sick to join a clinical trial in Raleigh?
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.
How do I join a study in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh?
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.

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