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ICU survivors and Family Support Study

Have you or your loved one stayed in the intensive care unit (ICU) for respiratory failure in the past year? Was it a challenge for you both to get back to normal at home after the ICU stay was over? If so, you may be able to participate in a study to support people who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) and their families. We want to hear about your experiences and thoughts on a new program to help you adjust to life after leaving the ICU. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Opinions and Perceptions
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin TDN

Do you have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency? Do you want to participate in research? You may be able to participate in a research project to be contacted for future research studies. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Rare Diseases
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UNC Pleural Fluid Registry

Have you been diagnosed with pleural fluid, and have been referred for a pleural fluid drainage? If so, you may be able to participate in a research registry to help us learn more about lung cancer.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Lung)
  • Lungs and Breathing
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Lung and Head/Neck Cancer Registry

Do you have known or suspected lung and/or head and neck cancer? Are you scheduled for a tumor biopsy? If so, you may be able to participate in a research registry aimed at learning more about lung and head/neck cancer.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Head and Neck, Lung)
Not currently enrolling

Mucus clearing for primary ciliary dyskinesia

The purpose of this study is to learn how patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) clear mucus based on their genetic mutation. We also want to learn if albuterol can help patients clear mucus from their airways better.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 90 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Rare Diseases
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Immune System Cell Study

We study how the immune system protects against viruses and bacteria without causing excessive harm to organs like the lungs, heart, and kidneys. We need a small amount of blood to study how immune cells ("white blood cells") turn on important proteins when they sense a bacteria or virus nearby.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
  • and 2 more
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Healthy Young Adults: Lung Health Study

You're in your prime, but how well do our lungs age? If you're 25-35 years old, you might be eligible to join a study exploring lung health and the factors that contribute to lung diseases and conditions later in life. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 25 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Lungs and Breathing
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COPD and Nose Immune Response Study

Help us learn more about COPD! We want to better understand how your body responds to the nasal flu vaccine and its relation to COPD. We are looking for people with COPD and healthy volunteers for this study. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 40 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Lungs and Breathing
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Observational COPD Study

Do you have COPD or want to help us understand COPD? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study. We want to learn more about how nose inflammation is related to COPD. We are looking for people with COPD and healthy volunteers for this study. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 40 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Lungs and Breathing
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Healthy Volunteer Lung Research Registry

Are you a healthy person? Have you wanted to get involved in clinical research in lung diseases? If so, you can join our registry list of interested individuals through a quick online form. We will give you a call if there are studies that you may be eligible for.

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