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Paid Clinical Trials in Asheville, NC

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

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

121studies recruiting
9+research centers nearby
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Studies recruiting near Asheville right now

Top 25 of 121 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

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
Western Carolina Retinal Associate PA — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Genentech, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04853251)

ZEN003694 and Enzalutamide Versus Enzalutamide Monotherapy in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Phase 2 Interventional 200 participants sought
Messino Cancer Center — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Zenith Epigenetics
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04986423)

Dinutuximab With Chemotherapy, Surgery and Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Children With Newly Diagnosed High Risk Neuroblastoma

Ganglioneuroblastoma, Nodular, Neuroblastoma Phase 3 Interventional 478 participants sought
Mission Hospital — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06172296)

Comparison of Epi-ON Corneal Collagen Crosslinking Performed Using an 18-Minute UVA Exposure vs. a 24-Minute UVA Exposure on Eyes With Ectatic Corneal Diseases

Keratoconus, Ectasia of Cornea Phase 3 Interventional 485 participants sought
Woolfson Eye Institute — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Woolfson Eye Institute
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07124910)

Compassionate Use Study of Epi-ON Corneal Collagen Crosslinking Performed Using UVA Exposure on Eyes With Ectatic Corneal Diseases for Subjects With Down Syndrome

Down Syndrome (DS), Keratoconus Phase 3 Interventional 225 participants sought
Woolfson Eye Institute — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Woolfson Eye Institute
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07135167)

Stereotactic Radiosurgery Compared With Hippocampal-Avoidant Whole Brain Radiotherapy (HA-WBRT) Plus Memantine for 5 or More Brain Metastases

Brain Metastases Phase 3 Interventional 206 participants sought
Mission Hospital — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03550391)

A Global Study Comparing Pulsed Field Ablation With Electrographic Flow Mapping Versus Posterior Wall Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Persistant Atrial Fibrillation N/A Interventional 699 participants sought
Mission Hospital — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07187115)

A Study to Compare Two Surgical Procedures in Individuals With BRCA1 Mutations to Assess Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Carcinoma N/A Interventional 1,956 participants sought
Mission Hospital — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: NRG Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04251052)

Efficacy and Safety Study of Ixoberogene Soroparvovec (Ixo-vec) in Participants With Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (AQUARIUS)

Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD), Wet AMD Phase 3 Interventional 284 participants sought
Adverum Clinical Site 196 — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07482176)

Thoracotomy Versus Thoracoscopic Management of Pulmonary Metastases in Patients With Osteosarcoma

Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Lung, Metastatic Osteosarcoma Phase 3 Interventional 62 participants sought
Mission Hospital — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05235165)

Inotuzumab Ozogamicin in Treating Younger Patients With B-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma or Relapsed or Refractory CD22 Positive B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Recurrent B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Recurrent B Lymphoblastic Lymphoma Phase 2 Interventional 80 participants sought
Mission Hospital — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02981628)

Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of BNT327 in Combination With Chemotherapy and Other Investigational Agents for Lung Cancer

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 2, Phase 3 Interventional 1,260 participants sought
Fletcher Hospital, Inc. dba AdventHealth Hendersonville — Hendersonville, North Carolina (18.2 mi) · Sponsor: BioNTech SE
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06712316)

Dose Range Finding Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Tozorakimab in Adults With Uncontrolled Asthma on Medium-to-High Dose Inhaled Corticosteroids

Asthma Phase 2 Interventional 540 participants sought
Research Site — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06932263)

A Global Study to Assess the Effects of Durvalumab + Domvanalimab Following Concurrent Chemoradiation in Participants With Stage III Unresectable NSCLC

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 860 participants sought
Research Site — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05211895)

De-Escalation of Breast Radiation Trial for Hormone Sensitive, HER-2 Negative, Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 18 Breast Cancer (DEBRA)

Stage I Breast Cancer Phase 3 Interventional 1,670 participants sought
Mission Hospital — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: NRG Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04852887)

Multicenter Clinical Study of the SING-IMT in Patients with Late-stage AMD

Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy N/A Interventional 125 participants sought
Western Carolina Retinal Associates — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: VisionCare, Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05438732)

Use of fenoTRACK Device for Monitoring Changes of Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) in Uncontrolled Asthma Subjects and Controlled Asthma Subjects

Asthma N/A Observational 160 participants sought
Allergy Partners Clinical Research — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Biometry Inc
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07228026)

Testing the Addition of Anti-Cancer Drug Sonrotoclax, to the Standard Treatment Zanubrutinib, for Previously Untreated CLL/SLL

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Leukemia Phase 3 Interventional 466 participants sought
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital — Hendersonville, North Carolina (18.2 mi) · Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07321652)

A Study Evaluating Sotorasib Platinum Doublet Combination Versus Pembrolizumab Platinum Doublet Combination as a Front-Line Therapy in Participants With Stage IV or Advanced Stage IIIB/C Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers (CodeBreaK 202)

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Phase 3 Interventional 750 participants sought
Messino Cancer Centers Asheville — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Amgen
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05920356)

Empowering Young Parents: Building Healthy Relationships Study

Gender-based Violence, Intimate Partner Violence N/A Interventional 600 participants sought
Children & Family Resource Center — Hendersonville, North Carolina (18.2 mi) · Sponsor: RTI International
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06576193)

Vismodegib, FAK Inhibitor GSK2256098, Capivasertib, and Abemaciclib in Treating Patients With Progressive Meningiomas

Intracranial Meningioma, Recurrent Meningioma Phase 2 Interventional 124 participants sought
AdventHealth Infusion Center Asheville — Asheville, North Carolina (2.1 mi) · Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02523014)
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Top-rated research centers in Asheville

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

Clinical Study Center of Asheville

★ 5.0
131 McDowell St #201, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 253-5600

Asheville Clinical Research

★ 4.5
7 Walden Ridge Dr Ste 200, Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 579-2273
"They are great. They're among the kindest people I know. I like making money getting a flu shot. There's other research studies. Im doing a low b…"
— Ruth Gilbert, 5★

Asheville Medical Research & Education Corporation

1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805

center for research, assessment, and treatment efficacy

★ 3.3
14 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 231-3297
"This company doesn’t file insurance and is private pay only. So sad to see such a necessary resource out of reach for most in Asheville."
— Caitie, 1★

Messino Cancer Centers

★ 4.8
551 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 212-7021
"Dr. Palmeri at Messino Cancer Center is absolutely great!! He is professionally extremely knowledgeable and able to quickly and concisely explain thi…"
— Keith Acker, 5★

Ritual Recovery - Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Asheville

★ 4.9 (110 reviews)
100 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 382-8534
"Ritual Recovery helped me change my life and gave me an opportunity to get back on my feet and tools to use that help me stay clean to this day. I hi…"
— Josh Poston, 5★

CReATE Educational & Neuropsych Testing

★ 5.0 (1 reviews)
14 S Pack Square Ste 505, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 231-3297
"Having referred students and parents to CReATE over the past fifteen years, we have found their educational evaluations to be extremely thorough and …"
— Tina Evans, 5★

Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine

★ 4.9
135 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
"The lessons were comprehensive and yet accessible, and the experiential projects allowed me to translate those lessons into active practice immediate…"
— Dr. Carl Ide, 5★

Institute for Applied Neuroscience

★ 3.4 (5 reviews)
90 Acton Cir, Candler, NC 28715
(828) 251-2882
"This review is intended as a caution to anyone interested in undergoing neurofeedback at this office. I had a negative reaction to the treatment, whi…"
— Suzanne Reinhardt, PhD, 1★

Clinical trials in Asheville: what's recruiting

The Asheville area currently has 121 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 Asheville, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology11 studies
  • Heart & Vascular3 studies
  • Lungs & Breathing2 studies
  • Immune & Skin1 studies

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

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.

Asheville 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 Asheville 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 Asheville?
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.
Are clinical trials in Asheville 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.
What is the difference between a research center and a hospital study in Asheville?
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.
How often do new paid studies open in Asheville?
Constantly — trials open and close enrollment every week. This page is refreshed weekly from the NIH registry. Join the email alert to be notified when a new study opens within 30 miles of Asheville.

Paid clinical trials near Asheville

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