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Paid Clinical Trials in Burlington, NC

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

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

761studies recruiting
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Studies recruiting near Burlington right now

Top 25 of 761 recruiting studies, sorted by proximity — each links to its official registry page

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 (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06551116)

AMAZE 12: A Research Study Investigating How Well the Medicine NNC0487-0111 Helps People With Excess Body Weight Maintain Their Weight Loss

Obesity Phase 3 Interventional 600 participants sought
Medication Mgmnt, LLC_Grnsboro — Greensboro, North Carolina (18.1 mi) · Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07503210)

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 (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06075316)

Phase 2, Efficacy and Safety Study of ACP-204 in Lewy Body Dementia Psychosis

Lewy Body Dementia Psychosis Phase 2 Interventional 180 participants sought
UNC Hospitals — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07029581)

Rotator Cuff Repairs With or Without BioEnthesis™ Augmentation

Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Injuries Phase 4 Interventional 100 participants sought
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: Brooke Army Medical Center
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06289686)

Zenith® Fenestrated+ Clinical Study

Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal, Juxtarenal Aortic Aneurysm N/A Interventional 105 participants sought
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: Cook Research Incorporated
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04875429)

Phase 2 Study of Inhaled SNG001 in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Respiratory Viral Infection

Viral Pneumonia Phase 2 Interventional 550 participants sought
University of North Carolina (UNC) — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: Synairgen Research Ltd.
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06999603)

Comparison of Intravesical Therapy and Surgery as Treatment Options for Bladder Cancer 2

Bladder Cancer, Recurrent Bladder Cancer N/A Observational 408 participants sought
University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: University of Washington
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07225127)

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

Bladder Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma N/A Interventional 24,000 participants sought
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06995898)

Testing What Happens When an Immunotherapy Drug (Pembrolizumab) is Given by Itself Compared to the Usual Treatment of Chemotherapy With Radiation After Surgery for Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Phase 2 Interventional 188 participants sought
Cone Health Cancer Center — Greensboro, North Carolina (18.1 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04671667)

A Research Study Comparing How Well Different Doses of the Medicine NNC0662-0419 Lower Blood Sugar in People With Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Phase 2 Interventional 270 participants sought
PharmQuest — Greensboro, North Carolina (18.1 mi) · Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07415954)

Resources for Optimizing Outcomes in Toddlers on the Spectrum

Autism Spectrum Disorder N/A Interventional 60 participants sought
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities — Carrboro, North Carolina (24.8 mi) · Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07086781)

A Study Comparing AZD0120, a Dual-targeted CAR-T Against B-cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA) and CD19, Versus Standard Regimens in Participants With Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (DURGA-4)

Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma Phase 3 Interventional 508 participants sought
Research Site — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07391657)

Study of SLS009 (Formerly GFH009) a Potent Highly Selective CDK9 Inhibitor in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies and High-Risk Newly Diagnosed AML

Hematologic Malignancies Phase 1, Phase 2 Interventional 160 participants sought
UNC School of Medicine, Division of Hematology — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: Sellas Life Sciences Group
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04588922)

A Study of Eltrekibart and Mirikizumab in Adult Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis Chronic Phase 2 Interventional 140 participants sought
University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06598943)

Seattle Biopsy Protocol Versus Wide-Area Transepithelial Sampling in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus Undergoing Surveillance

Barrett Esophagus, Barretts Esophagus With Dysplasia N/A Interventional 2,298 participants sought
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05530343)

A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Tezepelumab Compared With Placebo in Children 5 to < 12 Years Old With Severe Asthma

Asthma Phase 3 Interventional 231 participants sought
Research Site — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: AstraZeneca
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06023589)

A Study to Investigate Safety and Efficacy of Tapinarof Cream, 1% in Participants Ages 3 Months to < 24 Months With Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis Phase 3 Interventional 180 participants sought
The University of North Carolina Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: Organon and Co
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07265479)

mHealth for Early Psychosis Caregivers in Statewide Program Outreach

Caregiver, Caregiver Distress N/A Interventional 30 participants sought
UNC Department of Psychiatry — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07225179)

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
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06172296)

Study Assessing Activity of Intravenous (IV) Etentamig Monotherapy Versus Standard Available Therapies in Adult Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Multiple Myeloma Phase 3 Interventional 380 participants sought
University of North Carolina /ID# 259854 — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: AbbVie
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06158841)

The GORE® VIABAHN® FORTEGRA Venous Stent Iliofemoral Study

Venous Thromboses, Venous Disease N/A Interventional 165 participants sought
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina (25.7 mi) · Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates
See eligibility & contact on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05489588)
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Top-rated research centers in Burlington

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

Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional

★ 4.7 (35 reviews)
1236 Huffman Mill Rd #120, Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 538-7725
"Outstanding facility and awesome staff!"
— Willie Walker, 5★

Duke Clinical Research Institute

★ 4.9
300 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 668-8700
"Great awesome place to work!! Loved it❤"
— Ramona Williams, 5★

UNC CTRC (Clinical & Translational Research Center)

★ 5.0
Burnett-Womack Building, 160 Dental Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 966-1437

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★

Triad Clinical Trials

★ 5.0
811 Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 235-0991
"Staff is very friendly.They make sure you understand everything with the study"
— Kenyatta Spruill, 5★

Clinical Trials of North Carolina

★ 2.5
811 9th St, Durham, NC 27705
(919) 590-9024
"This is NOT A Clinical trials it is a Dentistry and the phone number on the page do not Work"
— Blue Wallpaper, 1★

University of North Carolina Community Research Center & Clinic

★ 4.5
University of North Carolina Community Research Center & Clinic, 212 Finley Golf Course Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
"Great place for youth, families, couples, and adults to receive evidence-based clinical assessment, therapy, and support from mental health professio…"
— Emma Choplin, 5★

UNC Clinical Research Alliance

123 W Franklin St #530, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 966-2340

Velocity Clinical Research

★ 4.5
300 E Main St Ste 200, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 503-4711
"Dr Cromwell and the entire staff are professional and caring people who made me feel important and valued during this year long trial.<br>I recommend…"
— Bob Kingsbery, 5★

Clinical trials in Burlington: what's recruiting

The Burlington area currently has 761 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 Burlington, the most active research areas are:

  • Cancer & Oncology8 studies
  • Diabetes & Metabolism3 studies
  • Immune & Skin3 studies
  • Liver & Kidney2 studies
  • Brain & Mental Health1 studies

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

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.

Burlington 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 Burlington 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.
Are clinical trials in Burlington 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.
How do I join a study in Burlington, 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.
How often do new paid studies open in Burlington?
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 Burlington.
Can I be in more than one clinical trial at a time?
Generally no — most studies exclude participants currently enrolled in another trial, and paid Phase 1 studies enforce a washout period (often 30 days or more) between studies. Frequent healthy volunteers in Burlington typically complete one or two studies per year.

Paid clinical trials near Burlington

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