Unc Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

This study tests a new combination of three drugs—revumenib, azacitidine, and venetoclax—in people newly diagnosed with a specific, hard-to-treat leukemia called KMT2A-rearranged AML. The goal is to see if this cocktail can help more patients achieve remission with fewer side eff…

This study looks at whether giving women living with HIV the option to collect their own HPV test samples at home or in their community, with help from health workers, increases how many get screened for cervical cancer. About 17,700 women will take part across multiple clinics. …

This phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs, XL-092 and pembrolizumab (Keytruda), given before surgery to people with a type of oral cancer that is HPV-negative and can be removed. The goal is to see if the drugs can shrink or eliminate the tumor before the operation. Abo…

This study tests whether a self-applied cream (5-fluorouracil) after a heat procedure (thermal ablation) can clear HPV better than a placebo cream in 140 women with HIV in Kenya. Participants will use the cream every two weeks for 24 weeks and be followed for 48 weeks total. The …

This study looks at whether people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have been in remission for at least two years can safely stop taking their BTK inhibitor medication. The goal is to see how long they stay cancer-free without treatment, and whether stopping improves t…

This phase 2 trial is investigating whether giving immunotherapy before surgery for advanced melanoma (stage IIIB to IV M1a) can maintain survival while allowing patients to skip the usual adjuvant therapy after surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either two in…

This study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can slow or stop the growth of early-stage endometrial cancer or its precursor (EIN) in women with obesity. Forty participants will receive either tirzepatide or no additional treatment for 4 weeks be…

This study tests four extra tools added to a 6-month mobile weight loss program for 580 adults with overweight or obesity. The tools include switching from detailed calorie counting to a simple traffic-light food system, a goal planning tool, extra personalized texts, and health …

Pancreatic cancer is hard to catch early, and screening guidelines for high-risk people remain uncertain. Researchers at UNC are testing an electronic decision support tool that guides patients and doctors through a shared conversation about whether to screen. The pilot study enr…

This study tests whether community health workers can help women in rural North Carolina use at-home HPV self-collection kits to screen for cervical cancer. About 112 women aged 30-64 who haven't been screened recently will receive kits through local organizations. The goal is to…

This trial tests whether vaping prevention ads with acted-out storylines are more persuasive than testimonial-style ads or neutral videos. About 1,910 U.S. teens and young adults (ages 13-20) who vape or are at risk of vaping will watch one of three ad types and then answer quest…

Researchers at the University of North Carolina are testing a support program for young adults aged 18 to 39 who are receiving cancer treatment. A trained navigator contacts each participant at least once a month for four months by phone, text, email, or video, based on what the …

Researchers are testing whether a digital nutrition app called STRONG, paired with remote dietitian counseling, is practical and helpful for adults with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who are starting chemotherapy or radiation. About 80 participants join the study and are assig…

This study tests whether a virtual support platform can improve emotional well-being in men who had testicular cancer in the last 5 years. 360 men in North Carolina will be split into two groups: one gets access to the support platform, the other gets educational materials only. …

This study tests a simple screening tool to identify cancer patients struggling with medical costs. Those who screen positive will be connected to financial counseling and resources at their hospital. The goal is to make it easier for patients to afford their care and reduce fina…

This study will test whether cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy can use wearable health devices, like fitness trackers, to monitor their heart rate and activity levels. Twenty adults will wear the device during treatment and for four weeks after, uploadi…

This study looks at how to make cervical cancer screening easier for women with HIV, who are at higher risk for this cancer. Researchers will talk to patients and doctors to find out what gets in the way of screening and follow-up care. They will also explore using HPV self-testi…

This study looks at whether offering a simple take-home colon cancer test (FIT kit) at local pharmacies can increase screening rates. About 1,500 patients and pharmacy staff will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is practical, affordable, and effective at catching ca…

This study tests an online tool called 'Let's Talk' designed to help people with Lynch syndrome encourage their relatives to get screened for the condition. Lynch syndrome is a genetic disorder that raises cancer risk, and only about half of close relatives currently get tested. …

This study looks at whether showing patients a short educational video before they sign consent for Whipple surgery (a complex operation for pancreas cancer) helps them understand the procedure better and feel more satisfied. About 60 adults will be split into two groups: one get…

This study looks at whether an artificial intelligence tool can reduce the mental strain doctors feel when writing case reports about rare tumors. Ten physicians, medical students, or postdoctoral students will write clinical vignettes with and without AI help in a single two-hou…