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Gender Equality in Malaysia Study

Do you identify as Malaysian? Are you a part of a religious organization in Malaysia? Are you interested in the state of gender equality in Malaysia? If so, you will be able to participate in a study on the challenges men in Malaysia face when involved in gender equality work. We will also explore people's opinions on their involvement. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Understanding Sickle Cell Trait

Do you have sickle cell trait or wonder if you might? Join our study to learn more about how having sickle cell trait could impact your health. The study uses simple lab tests, and participants receive compensation.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Blood Conditions
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Minority Health
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Training Brain-Muscle Communication

Are you curious about how your brain and muscles communicate during everyday tasks? We're looking for healthy adults (18-30 years old) to take part in a research study exploring how biofeedback can improve muscle control. You'll complete simple hand grip exercises while we measure brain and muscle activity using advanced techniques and tools. No prior experience required. Compensation up to $105 is provided for your time. Help us discover new ways to improve movement in people with neurological conditions, like stroke recovery!

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 30 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
  • and 2 more
Not currently enrolling

Racial inequity in public school districts located in college towns

This study looks at why there is a large gap in academic achievement between Black and white students in public school districts located in college towns. To find answers, researchers will conduct detailed interviews with current and former teachers, school leaders, parents, and former students in the district of study. Through analysis of these interviews, the study aims to understand what factors from the past and present maintain racial inequality in the school district of study. The findings will help shed light on the causes of racial differences in educational outcomes and suggest ways to make education more equitable in public school districts located in college towns.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Parents of Children
  • Social or Workplace Dynamics
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
Not currently enrolling

Sexual Violence Survivor Study

In this study, we are trying to understand how students feel when they look for help after going through sexual misconduct or violence. We also want to find ways to support those who have been affected.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
Not currently enrolling

Socioeconomic Status and Career Choices Study

In this study, we want to see how growing up with different amounts of money affects career choices. We will look at what college seniors and students about to graduate think about when picking a job.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 25 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Social or Workplace Dynamics
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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The ARC Study

Help us advance research for cerebellum disorders! The ARC Study (Advancing Research for Cerebellum Disorders using 3T & 7T MRI) is currently looking for healthy participants to participate in a research study involving brain MRI scans. Participants can earn up to $100 in giftcards for participation.

Age & Gender
  • 14 years ~ 21 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Developmental
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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Immune Functioning and Social Reward Processing in Autism and Typical Development

Are you interested in learning more about how the body and brain influences social behavior? If you are between 18 and 29 years old, you may be eligible to participate in our new EEG study! This project uses EEG and blood assaying techniques to understand how differences in immune functioning relates to the way that reward is processed in the brain. Compensation is provided.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 29 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Immune System/Infections
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
  • and 3 more
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The effects of ankle push-off assistance on gait capacity

Preventing walking disability in our rapidly aging population is an enormous public health challenge. Fundamental to their loss of functional mobility is that the muscles needed to power walking experience disproportionate declines in function with age. Wearable assistive devices can be designed to augment the function of these muscles and may make walking easier. If you are a healthy young adult, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help guide the development of more effective exoskeleton designs!

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Movement
Not currently enrolling

Young Adult Alcohol Harm Reduction Workshops

We are conducting 3 90-minute workshops with young adults who consume alcohol to support the development of an intervention to reduce alcohol use and prevent alcohol-related harms.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 25 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Substance Use (tobacco, alcohol, opioids, etc)
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