Do you wonder about your mobility as you age? You may be eligible to participate in a research study investigating age effects on foot-ankle mechanical power interactions with the goal to enhance foot and ankle function in aging and mobility. Compensation provided.
The aim of this project is to assess the procedural skills of residents before and after implementation of a Urogynecology Resident Bootcamp prior to the start of their Urogynecology rotation
Have you had or are planning to have ACL reconstruction? You may be able to take part in a research study to help us learn more about the outcomes following surgery after a lower limb injury. We are also looking for healthy volunteers between the ages of 12-64 to take part. We will provide you with a report of your results after testing!
Do you have a child, aged 6 months to 17 years of age, who is planning on receiving the COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose? We are currently conducting a clinical research study to learn about how the levels of PFAS "forever chemicals" in your child's blood impact their immune system response to the COVID-19 vaccine. Compensation provided.
Want to help improve the treatment of people with chronic blood cancers? We are looking for healthy volunteers to take part in a simple blood-draw study. If you are generally healthy and are not taking blood thinners, you may be able to help improve treatment for patients with chronic blood cancers by donating a tablespoon of blood. This study aims to understand why individuals with chronic blood cancers have a high risk of blood clots as compared to healthy individuals, by comparing (1) the ability of blood to clot in a test tube and (2) changes in white blood cells that make them more likely to stick to blood vessels between healthy individuals and individuals with chronic blood cancers.
Do you sit too much at school, at work, or at home? Would you like to know how this relates to your heart health? If you are a student at UNC then you may be able to take part in this research study. If you decide to take part, you will be contributing important data that may allow us to design effective sedentary behavior interventions. Compensation is provided ($100 gift card).
Does your child need a dental exam and cleaning? Your child may be able to take part in a research study where we explore ways of calming and reducing discomfort in children during dental exams and cleanings. Compensation will be provided.
Are you currently looking for work? Do you have a lot on your plate and are feeling very stressed or worried? If you are currently seeking employment and are interested in how the brain responds to stress, you may be able to participate in a research study to find out how stress affects the brain. Compensation is provided.
Do you use little cigars or cigarillos? If you currently use these products and are between 18-25, you may be able to take part in a research study to share your thoughts about messages for these tobacco products. Compensation is provided.
Are you a young adult interested in losing weight using digital tool and a smartphone app? This is a behavioral weight loss program using research-based methods to personalize your weight loss goals. You will use a smartscale, physical activity tracker, and study smartphone app. Compensation will be provided for completing three study assessments.