There are currently 933 clinical trials in Durham, North Carolina looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center and Duke University Health System. Whether you're a healthy volunteer looking to participate in paid medical research or seeking trials related to a specific condition, the city provides a diverse range of opportunities near you.
Milrinone for Prevention of Post-ligation Cardiac Syndrome Trial
Recruiting
The goal of this Phase 3, randomized, masked clinical trial is to is to find out whether milrinone, when given to infants after PDA closure, will help the heart work better by supplying oxygen to the lungs and tissues. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. to determine if milrinone decreases the risk of death or PLCS within 7 days of the procedure, compared to standard treatment; and 2. to determine the effects of milrinone on two-year survival and neurodevelopmental outcome.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
3 months and below
Trial Updated:
06/13/2025
Locations: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Post-ligation Cardiac Syndrome
Pilot Study of Mindset Moments Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Mindset Moments™ (MM™) program in managing psychological distress and resiliency in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Study participation will involve attending 8 weekly, one hour, live online group sessions and completing daily 5 minute activities such as guided imageries and CBT check in within the app. Participants will also be asked to complete an online survey at the time of enrollment and at 4 and... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 19 years and 25 years
Trial Updated:
06/13/2025
Locations: Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Cancer, Youth Cancer, Young Adult Cancer, Distress, Psychological
APOL1 Long-term Kidney Transplantation Outcomes Network (APOLLO)
Recruiting
The APOLLO study is being done in an attempt to improve outcomes after kidney transplantation and to improve the safety of living kidney donation based upon variation in the apolipoprotein L1 gene (APOL1). Genes control what is inherited from a family, such as eye color or blood type. Variation in APOL1 can cause kidney disease. African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, Hispanic Blacks, and Africans are more likely to have the APOL1 gene variants that cause kidney disease. APOLLO will test DNA from ki... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
06/12/2025
Locations: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Kidney Diseases, Kidney Failure, Kidney Disease, Chronic
A Study of NX-5948 in Adults With Relapsed/Refractory B-cell Malignancies
Recruiting
This is a first-in-human Phase 1a/1b multicenter, open-label study designed to evaluate the safety and anti-cancer activity of NX-5948 in patients with advanced B-cell malignancies.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/12/2025
Locations: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Follicular Lymphoma (FL), Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia (WM), Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL), Secondary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (SCNSL)
SRG-514 Administered Intraoperatively to Patients Undergoing Breast-conserving Cancer Surgery
Recruiting
This is a multicenter, first-in-human (FIH), open label, Phase 1 dose escalation and recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) extension trial with a primary objective to define the RP2D of SRG-514 when administered intraoperatively to patients undergoing breast-conserving cancer surgery. SRG-514 will be investigated utilizing a 3+3 convention dose escalation cohorts.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/12/2025
Locations: Duke Cancer Center, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Breast Cancer
RECOVER-ENERGIZE Platform Protocol_Appendix A (Exercise Intolerance)
Recruiting
This is a platform protocol designed to be flexible so that it is suitable for a range of interventions and settings within diverse health care systems and community settings with incorporation into clinical COVID-19 management programs and treatment plans if results achieve key study outcomes. This protocol is a prospective, multi-center, multi-arm, randomized, controlled platform trial evaluating interventions to address and improve exercise intolerance and post-exertional malaise (PEM) as ma... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/12/2025
Locations: All sites listed under NCT06404047, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Long COVID, Long Covid19, Long Covid-19
Engage Psychosocial Intervention for Cancer Symptoms
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy a new psychosocial symptom management intervention called ENGAGE for patients with Stage IV breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer. Participants will be randomized to ENGAGE or a Supportive Care intervention. Patient-reported outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 2 months, and 4 months.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/11/2025
Locations: Duke Cancer Network, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Advanced Breast Cancer, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Advanced Lung Cancer, Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma, Advanced Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
An Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability Study of VRDN-003 in Participants With Active Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
Recruiting
This is a clinical trial assessing the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of an investigational drug, VRDN-003, in participants with active Thyroid Eye Disease (TED).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
06/11/2025
Locations: Duke Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Thyroid Eye Disease
A Study of Mosliciguat in PH-ILD
Recruiting
This is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of inhaled mosliciguat in participants with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
06/11/2025
Locations: Duke University Health System - Duke Clinic, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Pulmonary Hypertension, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Diseases, Vascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Fibrosis
Optimizing Perioperative Analgesia to Lower Pain Following Cleft Palate Surgery
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to compare the use of short acting opioids (fentanyl/hydromorphone) with long acting opioids (methadone) for pain control following cleft palate surgery in infants and young children.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 months and 4 years
Trial Updated:
06/11/2025
Locations: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Cleft Palate, Pain, Postoperative Care, Perioperative Care, Children
DBT-P Treatment Study
Recruiting
The goal of this study is to find out if improving emotion regulation skills use during pregnancy reduces maternal stress and improves heart rate. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does improving emotion regulation skills during pregnancy reduce stress and improve the ability to cope? * How is a participant's heart rate affected by their ability to control their emotions during pregnancy? Researchers will test the hypothesis that dialectical behavior therapy skills groups (DBT-P) wi... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 45 years
Trial Updated:
06/11/2025
Locations: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Emotion Dysregulation
Effects of Combination Medical Therapy Followed by BPA on Right Ventricular-PA Coupling and Hemodynamics in CTEPH
Recruiting
The main goal of this study is to determine the effects of combination medical therapy (Riociguat and Macitentan) and balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) on hemodynamics and right ventricular (RV) function (including advanced assessments of RV-pulmonary artery (PA) coupling from invasive hemodynamics) in participants with inoperable or post-PTE residual CTEPH.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: CTEPH