We are doing this study to test a behavioral weight loss program designed specifically for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Study participants will use new technology, including a digital smart scale, Fitbit activity tracker, and study iPhone app, along with weekly individual video chat sessions with a health coach for 3 months, to help them lose weight.
The purpose of this research study is to acquire feedback on the SMILE mHealth app and research procedures before using them in a home-based intervention research study. The home-based intervention study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention on heart rate and psychological measures, such as depression and anxiety, of which COVID may have disproportionately affected individuals who are Black or Latino.
The purpose of this study is to determine how people with PD learn to improve their walking. Participants will enroll in 12 walking training sessions, either with or without a metronome that beeps while you walk. The metronome tempo is set to target certain aspects of your walking. We will test your walking before, after, and at 3 months following all training.
The All of Us Research Program is a large research program. The goal is to help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay healthy. People who join will give us information about their health, habits, and what it's like where they live. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people's health.
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are studying innovative ways to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and weight loss in young adults using a smartphone app, digital health tools, and daily messaging. We are seeking volunteers to enroll in a 6-month research study that tests a smartphone-delivered weight loss program designed specifically for young adults.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate an investigational ultrasound technique called acoustic angiography to improve physicians' ability to assess cancer risk.
In this study, we want to learn how clients and therapists brains connect during different situations. Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive either supportive counseling, psycho-education, or yoga
The purpose of this project is to quantitatively and qualitatively examine the adherence and acceptability of the Oura Ring, and to examine the accuracy of the Oura Ring to measure physical activity.
Are you a Black parent or caregiver of a Black child with a diagnosed disability according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? If you and your child speak English as a first language and live in MD, VA, Washington, D.C., or NC, you both may be eligible to participate in a research study investigating ethnic-racial socialization practices on Black children's mental health and academic outcomes. Your child must also be between the ages of 7-12. Compensation provided.
Were you diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 15 and 39? Did you watch TV or movies or read books during or after your cancer treatment? If you answered yes to both questions, we'd love to hear more about your experiences. Participants who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win one of 80 $50 Amazon.com gift cards.