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.
Immunotherapy Before and After Surgery for Treatment of Recurrent or Progressive High Grade Glioma in Children and Young Adults
NCT04323046
Recruiting
This phase I trial studies the side effects of nivolumab before and after surgery in treating children and young adults with high grade glioma that has come back (recurrent) or is increasing in scope or severity (progressive). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 months and 25 years
Trial Updated:
05/02/2025
Locations: Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Glioblastoma, Malignant Glioma, Recurrent Glioblastoma, Recurrent Malignant Glioma, Recurrent Grade III Glioma, Grade III Glioma
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Phase 1 Trial of D2C7-IT in Combination With 2141-V11 for Recurrent Malignant Glioma
NCT04547777
Recruiting
This is a phase 1 study of an anti-CD40 monoclonal antibody (2141-V11) in combination with D2C7-IT for patients with recurrent World Health Organization (WHO) grade III or IV malignant glioma at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center (PRTBTC) at Duke.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/02/2025
Locations: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Glioma, Malignant
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DMSO Cryopreserved Platelets in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery (CRYPTICS)
NCT04709705
Recruiting
A randomized, parallel group, active comparator-controlled trial to evaluate the non-inferiority or superiority of Cryopreserved Platelets with Liquid Stored Platelets in controlling blood loss in patients undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/02/2025
Locations: Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Cardiac Surgery
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Yoga for Treatment of Overactive Bladder in Pediatric Patients
NCT05895045
Recruiting
The goal of this pilot study is to assess the impact of yoga as a treatment modality in pediatric patients age 8-18 diagnosed with idiopathic overactive bladder as measured by validated questionnaires and urinary biomarkers. The main question it aims to answer is: Does yoga help improve overactive bladder symptoms in this patient population? Participants will take part in a weekly yoga session for a total of 6 weeks with validated questionnaires and urinary samples for biomarkers to be completed... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 8 years and 18 years
Trial Updated:
05/02/2025
Locations: Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Overactive Bladder, Overactive Bladder Syndrome, Overactive Detrusor
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Avelumab With Binimetinib, Sacituzumab Govitecan, or Liposomal Doxorubicin in Treating Stage IV or Unresectable, Recurrent Triple Negative Breast Cancer
NCT03971409
Recruiting
This phase II trial studies how well the combination of avelumab with liposomal doxorubicin with or without binimetinib, or the combination of avelumab with sacituzumab govitecan works in treating patients with triple negative breast cancer that is stage IV or is not able to be removed by surgery (unresectable) and has come back (recurrent). Immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors like avelumab require activation of the patient's immune system. This trial includes a two week induction or lead-... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/29/2025
Locations: Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Stage III Breast Cancer, Stage IIIA Breast Cancer, Stage IIIB Breast Cancer, Stage IIIC Breast Cancer, Stage IV Breast Cancer, Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Recurrent Breast Carcinoma, Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma, Unresectable Breast Carcinoma
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MitraClip REPAIR MR Study
NCT04198870
Recruiting
The objective of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to compare the clinical outcome of MitraClip™ device versus surgical repair in patients with severe primary MR who are at moderate surgical risk and whose mitral valve has been determined to be suitable for correction by MV repair surgery by the cardiac surgeon on the local site heart team.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/29/2025
Locations: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Mitral Valve Regurgitation
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Ferric Citrate and Chronic Kidney Disease in Children
NCT04741646
Recruiting
We will conduct a 12-month, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to assess the effects of therapy with ferric citrate (FC) on changes in intact FGF23 levels (iFGF23, primary endpoint) in 160 pediatric patients (80 in each of the two arms) aged 6-18 years of either sex with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3-4 and age-appropriate normal serum phosphate levels. Participants will be randomized to one of the two groups: 1) FC or 2) FC placebo. Participants will be recruited from 20... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 years and 18 years
Trial Updated:
04/29/2025
Locations: Duke, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Chronic Kidney Diseases
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Study of CTO1681 for the Prevention and Treatment of CRS in DLBCL Patients Receiving CAR T-Cell Therapy
NCT05905328
Recruiting
This is an interventional study to evaluate the use of CTO1681 in preventing or reducing CAR T-cell-induced toxicities like cytokine release syndrome (CRS). This study will enroll adult patients with DLBCL who are scheduled to receive CD19-directed CAR T-cell therapy. The first phase of the study will be open label with dose escalation. Participants will start taking CTO1681 just prior to receiving their CAR T-cell therapy and continue to take the study drug three times daily for a total of 15... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/29/2025
Locations: Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Cytokine Release Syndrome
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Ultrasound Simulation Case-based Workshop Implementation and Impact Assessment
NCT06960837
Recruiting
This study is a prospective cohort study implementing a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) simulation case-based workshop in emergency (EM) physicians at different training levels as an educational and competency-based assessment tool. The investigators incorporate elements of Miller's pyramid (second and third levels of "knows how" and "shows how") and the latter part of Kern's six step model framework for curriculum development (intervention implementation and student assessment, program evaluat... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/29/2025
Locations: Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Point-of-care Ultrasound, Simulation Training, Medical Education in Emergency Ultrasound
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Registry of Participants With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Treated With Alexion C5 Inhibition Therapies (C5ITs)
NCT04202341
Recruiting
Long-term, multicenter, multinational, observational, registry of patients with gMG that is designed to collect data on clinical outcomes and safety in patients prescribed Alexion C5 inhibitor therapies (C5IT) such as eculizumab (Soliris®) and ravulizumab (Ultomiris®).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/28/2025
Locations: Clinical Trial Site, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Prospective, Multicenter, Case-Control Analysis of the VersaTie Posterior Fixation System to Prevent Proximal Junctional Failure in Long Posterior Spinal Fusion Constructs for Adult Patients
NCT04888104
Recruiting
Prospective, Multicenter, Case-Control Analysis of the VersaTie Posterior Fixation System to Prevent Proximal Junctional Failure in Long Posterior Spinal Fusion Constructs for Adult Patients
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/28/2025
Locations: Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Adult Spinal Deformity, Scoliosis, Kyphosis
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Single Versus Dual Implant Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures
NCT06286670
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two types of surgical fixation in patients with specific kinds of distal femur fractures. The main questions it aims to answer is which operation for distal femur fractures is better for efficient return to work and everyday activities.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/28/2025
Locations: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Articular Fractures
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