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Esophageal Cancer clinical trials in North Carolina

33 actively recruiting esophageal cancer trials at 30 sites across North Carolina.

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Payments from drug makers to the doctors running these trials

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Phase 3 Recruiting Academic/Other

mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma

This phase III trial compares the effect of modified fluorouracil, leucovorin calcium, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan (mFOLFIRINOX) with or without nivolumab to the effect of modified fluorouracil, leucovorin calcium, and oxaliplatin (mFOLFOX…

Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
NCT ID: NCT05677490
Sites in North Carolina:
  • UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Wake Forest University at Clemmons — Clemmons, North Carolina
  • Southeastern Medical Oncology Center-Clinton — Clinton, North Carolina
  • Southeastern Medical Oncology Center-Goldsboro — Goldsboro, North Carolina
  • East Carolina University — Greenville, North Carolina
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Phase 2, Phase 3 Recruiting NIH

Adding Nivolumab to Usual Treatment for People With Advanced Stomach or Esophageal Cancer, PARAMUNE Trial

This phase II/III trial compares the addition of nivolumab to the usual treatment of paclitaxel and ramucirumab to paclitaxel and ramucirumab alone in treating patients with gastric or esophageal adenocarcinoma that may have spread from wh…

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT ID: NCT06203600
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Cone Health Cancer Center at Asheboro — Asheboro, North Carolina
  • Cone Health MedCenter Asheboro — Asheboro, North Carolina
  • Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional — Burlington, North Carolina
  • Southeastern Medical Oncology Center-Clinton — Clinton, North Carolina
  • Southeastern Medical Oncology Center-Goldsboro — Goldsboro, North Carolina
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Phase 3 Recruiting Industry

Sonesitatug Vedotin in Combination With Capecitabine With or Without Rilvegostomig in Participants With Advanced or Metastatic Gastric, Gastroesophageal Junction, or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Expressing Claudin18.2

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sonesitatug vedotin in combination with capecitabine with or without rilvegostomig in first-line (1L) Claudin18.2 (CLDN18.2)-positive, human epidermal growth factor recept…

Sponsor: AstraZeneca
NCT ID: NCT07431281
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Research Site — Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Research Site — Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Research Site — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Phase 2, Phase 3 Recruiting Industry

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Pumitamig in Combination With Chemotherapy Versus Nivolumab in Combination With Chemotherapy in Participants With Previously Untreated Advanced or Metastatic Gastric, Gastroesophageal Junction, or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (ROSETTA Gastric-204)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Pumitamig in combination with chemotherapy versus Nivolumab in combination with chemotherapy in participants with previously untreated advanced or metastatic gastric, gast…

Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb
NCT ID: NCT07221149
Sites in North Carolina:
  • University of North Carolina Medical Center — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

A Study of ASP546C in Adults With Gastroesophageal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer or Other Solid Tumors

This study will help find the most suitable dose of ASP546C in people with gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer, pancreatic cancer, and other specific solid tumors. GEJ is where the food pipe (esophagus) joins the stomach…

Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.
NCT ID: NCT07488676
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Duke Cancer Center Durham — Durham, North Carolina
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

A Phase 1/2 Trial of TER-2013 in Patients With Solid Tumors Harboring AKT/PI3K/PTEN Pathway Alterations

This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, multicenter study evaluating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and anti-tumor activity of TER-2013 in patients with advanced solid tumors harboring AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway alteratio…

Sponsor: Terremoto Biosciences Inc.
NCT ID: NCT07109726
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Carolina BioOncology Institute — Huntersville, North Carolina
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

Study of AU-007, A Monoclonal Antibody That Binds to IL-2 and Inhibits IL-2Rα Binding, in Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cancer

This is a first in human, open-label, multi-center Phase 1 / 2 study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and initial efficacy of AU-007, also known as imneskibart, in patients with advanced solid tumors. AU-007 will be administered eithe…

Sponsor: Aulos Bioscience, Inc.
NCT ID: NCT05267626
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Carolina Biooncology Institute — Huntersville, North Carolina
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Phase 2 Recruiting NIH

Obeticholic Acid for Prevention in Barrett's Esophagus

This phase II trial studies the effect of obeticholic acid in treating patients with Barrett's esophagus. Bile acids present in duodenogastroesophageal reflux contribute to neoplastic progression in Barrett's esophagus. Obeticholic acid ha…

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT ID: NCT04939051
Sites in North Carolina:
  • UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Phase 2 Recruiting Federal

A Phase II Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Itraconazole on Pathologic Complete Response Rates in Resectable Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer, which has a low 5-year overall survival rate (\<20%) is increasing in incidence. Previous studies have shown that Hedgehog, AKT, and angiogenic signaling pathways are activated in a significant number of esophageal cance…

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
NCT ID: NCT05563766
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC — Durham, North Carolina
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Phase 2 Recruiting NIH

Itraconazole in Combination With Ablation for the Prevention of Esophageal Cancer in Patients With High-risk Barrett's Esophagus

This phase II trial tests how well itraconazole works in combination with the usual standard of care endoscopy with ablation for the prevention of esophageal cancer in patients who have high-risk Barrett's esophagus (BE). BE is a condition…

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT ID: NCT06732388
Sites in North Carolina:
  • UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Phase 1, Phase 2 Recruiting Industry

A Study to Evaluate ARV-6723 Alone and With Pembrolizumab in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors

This is a study to evaluate the safety and potential anti-tumor activity of an investigational drug called ARV-6723, in participants with advanced solid tumors. This is an open-label study which means that participants and study staff will…

Sponsor: Arvinas Inc.
NCT ID: NCT07749586
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Clinical Trial Site — Huntersville, North Carolina
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Phase 2 Recruiting Academic/Other

Pharmacologic Therapies to Mitigate Radiation- Associated Heart Disease

Radiation therapy is an essential treatment for tumors in the chest area, including breast, lung, esophageal, mediastinal cancers, and spine metastases. Although technical advances have reduced treatment-related illness and death, radiatio…

Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
NCT ID: NCT07685938
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Phase 2 Recruiting Academic/Other

Upfront Chemotherapy With Radiation Therapy (CRT) Followed by Chemotherapy in Localized Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

The goal of this trial is to learn if adding consolidative chemotherapy to routine chemoradiation can better control both local recurrence and metastasis and reduce the need for surgical intervention.

Sponsor: Duke University
NCT ID: NCT07603375
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina
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Phase 1 Recruiting Industry

Study to Assess Adverse Events and Pharmacokinetics in Adult Participants With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Other Solid Tumors, Receiving Intravenous Infusion of Azirkitug Alone or in Combination(s) With Budigalimab, Bevacizumab, or Telisotuzumab Adizutecan

Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is a solid tumor, a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the lung. Head and Neck Squamous Ce…

Sponsor: AbbVie
NCT ID: NCT05005403
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Duke Cancer Institute /ID# 276267 — Durham, North Carolina
  • Carolina BioOncology Institute /ID# 232597 — Huntersville, North Carolina
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Phase 1 Recruiting Industry

A Study of LY4337713 in Participants With FAP-Positive Solid Tumors

This is a study of LY4337713 in participants with certain types of cancer that is advanced or has spread. Participants must have cancer with high levels of a protein called fibroblast activation protein (FAP). The purpose of this study is …

Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
NCT ID: NCT07213791
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina
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Phase 1 Recruiting Industry

Study to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity in Adult Participants With Select Advanced Solid Tumor Indications Receiving Intravenous (IV) ABBV-400

Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The purpose of this study is to assess adverse events and change in disease activity when ABBV-400 is given to adult participants to treat adva…

Sponsor: AbbVie
NCT ID: NCT06084481
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Duke Cancer Center /ID# 255129 — Durham, North Carolina
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Phase 1 Recruiting Industry

A Study Evaluating the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics (PK) of EVOLVE104 in Participants With Advanced Urothelial and Squamous Cell Carcinomas

The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of EVOLVE104 in participants with advanced urothelial and squamous cell carcinomas who have previously taken standard treatment options, have declined or have been ineligib…

Sponsor: EvolveImmune United, Inc
NCT ID: NCT07217171
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Duke University Medical Center - Duke Cancer Center — Durham, North Carolina
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Phase 1 Recruiting Industry

Study of XB010 in Subjects With Solid Tumors

This is a FIH study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, PK, immunogenicity, and preliminary antitumor activity of XB010 as a single agent and in combination with pembrolizumab in subjects with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumo…

Sponsor: Exelixis
NCT ID: NCT06545331
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Carolina BioOncology Institute — Huntersville, North Carolina
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Recruiting Academic/Other

Collecting Blood Samples From Patients With and Without Cancer to Evaluate Tests for Early Cancer Detection

This study collects blood and tissue samples from patients with cancer and without cancer to evaluate tests for early cancer detection. Collecting and storing samples of blood and tissue from patients with and without cancer to study in th…

Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
NCT ID: NCT05334069
Sites in North Carolina:
  • AdventHealth Infusion Center Asheville — Asheville, North Carolina
  • UNC Health Cancer Care Cary — Cary, North Carolina
  • Southeastern Medical Oncology Center-Clinton — Clinton, North Carolina
  • AdventHealth Infusion Center Haywood — Clyde, North Carolina
  • Durham VA Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina
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NA Recruiting Academic/Other

Studying the PAGODA Algorithm for Chemotherapy Dose Changes to Prevent Unplanned Treatment Delays

This study seeks to learn whether using the PAGODA algorithm to guide chemotherapy dosing will lower the chance of unplanned delays during chemotherapy for cancer in the gastrointestinal system compared to usual care.

Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
NCT ID: NCT07283939
Sites in North Carolina:
  • FirstHealth of the Carolinas-Moore Regional Hospital — Pinehurst, North Carolina
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Recruiting Industry

SYNERGY-AI: Artificial Intelligence Based Precision Oncology Clinical Trial Matching and Registry

International registry for cancer patients evaluating the feasibility and clinical utility of an Artificial Intelligence-based precision oncology clinical trial matching tool, powered by a virtual tumor boards (VTB) program, and its clinic…

Sponsor: Massive Bio, Inc.
NCT ID: NCT03452774
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Massive Bio SYNERGY-AI site — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Massive Bio SYNERGY-AI site — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Recruiting Industry

Pan-tumor MRD Study

The purpose of this observational study is to collect clinical information, blood, and tumor tissue samples from participants diagnosed with stage I, stage II, or operable stage III cancer in select solid tumors. The information collected …

Sponsor: Paradigm Health
NCT ID: NCT06605404
Sites in North Carolina:
  • Carolina Oncology Specialists — Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Southeastern Medical Oncology Center (SMOC) — Goldsboro, North Carolina
  • Regional Medical Oncology Center — Wilson, North Carolina
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NA Recruiting NIH

The Vanguard Study: Testing a New Way to Screen for Cancer

The Vanguard Study is a feasibility study to explore several aspects of evaluating multi-cancer detection (MCD) tests in a future definitive randomized controlled trial. An MCD test measures markers in the blood in order to screen for mult…

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCT ID: NCT06995898
Sites in North Carolina:
  • UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Durham VA Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 · Last checked: 2026-10-01