Healthy volunteers · North Carolina
Studies for healthy volunteers in North Carolina
250 studies have at least one recruiting site in North Carolina. These studies say in their official record that they accept healthy volunteers. Many are Phase 1 studies that test how a new medicine is absorbed and tolerated; others recruit healthy people as a comparison group alongside patients.
250 recruiting studiesSource: ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026How we list studies
Studies
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Identifying Patterns in the Breath of Individuals With Breast Cancer
Breathe BioMedical Inc
- Location
- Durham, NC + 2 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 40–74 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 3
A Study on the Efficacy of a Vaccine Against Influenza in Adults ≥65 Years of Age
GlaxoSmithKline
- Location
- Charlotte, NC + 130 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 65+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
A Study to Train a Machine Learning Algorithm for an Evaluation of the Use of Biometric Data Captured at the Wrist for the Identification of Acute Opioid Use Events and the Quantification of Opioid Withdrawal in Opioid…
OpiAID
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 22+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Observational Pharmaco-Epidemiology Research & Analysis
Epividian
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 0 mo+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 4
A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and SPF of Two Test Materials According to an Adaptation of the Guidelines of the FDA Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use
Good Molecules, LLC
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–75
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Comparative Self-collection for Cervical Cancer Screening Pivotal Study
Mel Mont Medical
- Location
- Raleigh, NC + 10 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 25–65 · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Shield Post-Approval Study Protocol
Guardant Health, Inc.
- Location
- Cary, NC + 48 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 45–81
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 4
A Study to Learn About a COVID-19 Vaccine in Healthy Adults 18 Through 64 Years of Age
BioNTech SE
- Location
- Durham, NC + 4 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–64
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
APOL1 Genotyping CTA Clinical Performance Study
Almac Diagnostic Services LLC
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–70
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
A Usability Study of a Multi-channel ECG Monitoring Device
Wearlinq
- Location
- New London, NC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Non-Invasive Preeclampsia Screening and Biobank
Sequenom, Inc.
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC + 15 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Motiva Implants® Post-Approval Study
Motiva USA LLC
- Location
- Charlotte, NC + 32 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 22+ · Women only
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Multicenter Trial of Antibiotic Eluting Graft for Promoting New Bone Growth in/Near Infected Bone Cavities
Elute, Inc.
- Location
- Charlotte, NC + 11 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 22+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
A Study to Determine the Effects of ENDS Flavor Availability on Abstinence Within Smokers
RAI Services Company
- Location
- Raleigh, NC + 6 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 21–65
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
AI-Enabled Direct-from-ECG Ejection Fraction (EF) Severity Assessment Using COR ECG Wearable Monitor
Peerbridge Health, Inc
- Location
- Greensboro, NC + 7 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 3
A Study on the Immune Response and Safety of an Investigational Chickenpox Vaccine When Given to Healthy Children 12 to 15 Months of Age
GlaxoSmithKline
- Location
- Charlotte, NC + 46 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 1–1
- RecruitingHealthy volunteersPhase 2
Study to Evaluate the REMEDY SPECTRUM GV IM Spacer Nail in the Treatment of Ankle-Related Infections
OsteoRemedies, LLC
- Location
- Charlotte, NC + 2 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 21+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Safety and Effectiveness Evaluation of the High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Device for Lifting Lax Submental and Neck Tissue
CLASSYS Inc.
- Location
- Charlotte, NC + 4 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 30–65
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Helix Research Network
Helix, Inc
- Location
- Burlington, NC + 13 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
A Biospecimen Collection Study of Leukapheresis-Derived Circulating Tumor Cells, Immune Cells, and Progenitor Cells.
BioCytics, Inc.
- Location
- Huntersville, NC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 5+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Royal Ancient Oats™ Study
Standard Process Inc.
- Location
- Kannapolis, NC
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 35–65
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
MiREA-AC for Reducing Problematic Alcohol and Marijuana Use in College Students
mHealth Systems Inc.
- Location
- Charlotte, NC + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18–26
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Assessment of AI Program 'DRISTi' as a Screening Tool
Artelus AI
- Location
- Oxford, NC + 1 other US site
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 21+
- RecruitingHealthy volunteers
Safety and Effectiveness of the Yaari Extractor for Management of Shoulder Dystocia
FetalEase Ltd.
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC + 3 other US sites
- Eligibility basics
- Ages 18+ · Women only
Who these studies look for
“Healthy” is decided at screening, not by you. Sites usually check vital signs, blood and urine tests, an ECG, your medications and sometimes your BMI or smoking status. A study can still turn you away for reasons that have nothing to do with being unwell, such as timing or a full roster.
Matching a page like this one never means you qualify. Each research team decides eligibility at screening.
Questions
Do healthy volunteer studies pay?
Many do, because volunteers give up time and follow strict schedules, but amounts are set by each study and are usually only confirmed by the research site. When a record states an amount we show the exact wording; otherwise we say compensation is not disclosed.
What happens at a screening visit?
Expect consent paperwork first, then a health questionnaire, vital signs, blood and urine samples and often an ECG. You can ask questions and withdraw at any time, before or after you sign.