UNC Dermatology conducts clinical research studies for multiple skin conditions. We are inviting anyone who is interested in being contacted about current or future research studies to sign up for our registry.

I am interested in understanding more about what aspects of childbirth are most impactful to the mother's experience, with particular attention to how patient-provider interaction plays a role in this.

This study looks at how the way people speak-like their tone, pitch, and pauses-can affect how others feel about what they are saying. We're especially interested in understanding how these speech patterns are used in political messages to influence people's opinions. To learn more, we're asking people to listen to short audio clips and tell us how they feel about the voices they hear. This will help us figure out how sound alone, even without understanding the words, can shape opinions.

We are studying how giving instructions and support materials can help people use Virtual Reality Therapy (VRx). VRx is a new type of treatment that doesn't use medicine and can help with anxiety, depression, pain, and other problems. We want to learn how to make these treatments easier for people to use at home.

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.

Do you spend a large portion of your day sitting? Do you exercise less than 90 minutes per week? If so, you may be able to take part in a study looking at how sitting and movement affect your life. We want to help lower the chances of getting heart disease and diabetes. Compensation provided.

The purpose of this study is to explore how undergraduates use and think about generative AI. I will be conducting a focus group in order to hear directly from students about the ways that they use (or don't use) AI, how they evaluate AI-generated content, what they like about generative AI, and any concerns they have. By learning from students' perspectives, I will gain a better understanding of how to create AI instruction that meets students' needs and interests.

We want to learn how personality traits relate to how adolescents and young adults who are shy or whose emotions and moods change quickly make decisions. We hope this research will help us better understand decision-making and mental health during the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Are you a Black Adult interested in lowering your blood pressure? Interested in changing the way you eat? Do you sit too much at work? If you are interested in changing your lifestyle, want to lose some weight, and have a family member that wants to participate with you, you may be able to participate in a research study. Compensation provided.

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.