Are you a young adult cancer survivor who would like to lose weight? Interested in using technology to support a healthy diet, get more physically active, and improve your mental health? Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are looking for volunteers to sign up for a 6-month research program that will involve using a Fitbit activity tracker, digital smart scale, and mobile app. For more information and to see if you qualify, visit our study website at www.uncweightresearch.org
Do you have a child ages 9-12? Do you live in rural North Carolina? You may be able to participate in a research study that is exploring how parents, particularly in rural areas, want to have conversations about HPV vaccination with their children's' doctors and nurses. Compensation provided. /¿Tiene algún hijo/a de entre 9 y 12 años? ¿Viven en una zona rural de Carolina del Norte? Puede que pueda participar en un estudio sobre cómo los padres y las madres (principalmente de zonas rurales) prefieren hablar de la vacuna del VPH con los médicos/as y enfermeros/as de sus hijos/as. Los participantes recibirán.
Have you been diagnosed with a lung infection due to M. Avium Complex (MAC)? Are considering beginning treatment for this infection? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study helping us to learn more about the effectiveness and side effects of the two most common antibiotic regimens used to treat this disease. There are no additional visits required for the study and you may be able to participate remotely!
Do you identify as South Asian and do you menstruate? Do you identify as South Asian and do you use or have you consider using contraception or birth control? Have you experienced bias when discussing menstruation or contraception? If so, you may be interested in this study to improve reproductive justice for South Asians in the United States.
Have you lost a loved one or know someone who lost a loved one? If you have attended mental health services and have been diagnosed with Prolonged Grief Disorder, you may be able to take part in a research study to help us create a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and heard.
Are you Hispanic and have been recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? You may be able to participate in a research study about how a community health worker may influence follow-up care.
Did your spouse or partner deploy with the 82nd Airborne during an IRF activation? Were any of your children in grades K-12 during that time? If so, we would like to hear from you about your experiences! Your voice matters.
Learn if voice recognition technology can help in the early detection of memory problems We are inviting you to participate in a research study, Exploiting Voice Assistant Systems for Early Detection of Cognitive Decline, by completion of a virtual interaction involving a memory test, questionnaires, and interaction with Chat GPT and an Amazon Alexa. Our study team is seeking volunteers: • Aged 65 and older • Are healthy or have mild cognitive impairment • Have access to Wi-Fi and a quiet environment • Have the internet browser Google Chrome or are willing to install it on their personal computer This study involves: • 1 Zoom session • Completion of memory tests and questionnaires • Interaction with Amazon Alexa • Interaction with Chat GPT • Virtual visit will be audio and videotaped After the session, you will be compensated $20 for your participation.
We are seeking volunteers for a survey to learn what may encourage and discourage cancer patients to be in cancer research studies. We'd like to hear from you if you are: -18 years+ -Have been diagnosed with cancer or the caregiver of someone diagnosed with cancer. -Spend time in Bertie, Hertford, Robeson or Scotland County, NC or a neighboring county. Participation includes 1 survey (about 10 minutes long) that can be done with your mobile device, computer, or by phone with the researcher. Compensation: 1 in 10 participants will receive a $25 Visa gift card.
Are you a young adult cancer survivor who would like to improve your health? Interested in using technology to support a healthy diet, get more physically active, and make healthy lifestyle changes? Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are looking for volunteers to sign up for a 3-month research program using a Fitbit activity tracker and mobile app to improve your physical activity and dietary habits.