As of August 2026, 52 paid clinical trials are recruiting in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits, with stipends ranging from modest amounts for short outpatient studies to several thousand dollars for long or inpatient protocols.
Pinehurst offers studies at sites including FirstHealth of the Carolinas-Moore Regional Hospital for conditions such as Endometrial Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Degenerative Disc Disease. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify. Most trials offer free study-related medical care alongside compensation.
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Researchers run research studies in Pinehurst, NC at 14 active sites. The clinics below currently host the largest number of recruiting studies — each name is followed by the conditions they focus on most.
| Site | Specializes in | Active trials |
|---|---|---|
| FirstHealth of the Carolinas-Moore Regional Hospital | Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Recurrent Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma, Advanced Esophageal Adenocarcinoma | 25 |
| FirstHealth Cancer Center | Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung | 6 |
| FirstHealth of the Carolinas | Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endometrial Cancer | 4 |
| Pinehurst Surgical Clinic | Degenerative Disc Disease, Leg Pain and/or Back Pain, Lumbar Disc Disease | 3 |
| FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital | Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung (NSCLC) | 3 |
| FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. | Endometrial Cancer, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer | 2 |
| FirstHealth of the Carolinas- Speciality Center | Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer | 2 |
| Anthos Investigative | Atrial Fibrillation (AF) | 1 |
| Clinical Study Site | Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer | 1 |
| First Health of the Carolinas | Colo-rectal Cancer | 1 |
| FirstHealth Carolinas | Endometrial Cancer | 1 |
| FirstHealth Outpatient Cancer Center | Breast Cancer | 1 |
| Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Inc. - East | Heart Failure | 1 |
| Surgery Center of Pinehurst | Lumbar Spinal Stenosis | 1 |
Recruiting trials in Pinehurst grouped by therapeutic area, drawn from ClinicalTrials.gov. Each bucket shows the most recent example studies.
There are approximately 52 recruiting clinical trials in Pinehurst, North Carolina listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Most recruiting trials in Pinehurst compensate participants for their time, travel, and study visits. Compensation varies by sponsor, study phase, and visit requirements — the exact amount is disclosed by the study team during the informed consent process.
Eligibility depends on the specific study. Each trial defines its own inclusion criteria (age, diagnosis, medical history, prior treatments) and exclusion criteria. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify, depending on the study design.
The most common conditions under active study in Pinehurst include Endometrial Cancer (4), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (4), Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3), Degenerative Disc Disease (3), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Pinehurst on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
Click any study title above to see the full study record, including eligibility criteria, visit schedule, and the study team's contact information. Reach out to the central contact or recruiting site directly — they will guide you through screening and informed consent.
Recruiting research sites in Pinehurst include FirstHealth of the Carolinas-Moore Regional Hospital, FirstHealth Cancer Center, FirstHealth of the Carolinas, among others. Each site lists its open studies and contact information on the study record above — call or email the site coordinator to ask about screening for a specific protocol.
The largest active categories in Pinehurst are Cancer & tumors (41), Cardiovascular (4), Neurology & pain (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.