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Biomarker for cervical cancer screening study

If so, you may be able to take part in a research study that aims to identify non-invasive biomarkers for cervical cancer screening and monitoring following treatment of abnormal areas on the cervix caused by HPV.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Cervical)
  • Immune System/Infections
  • Sexual and/or Reproductive Health
  • Women's Health
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Prospective Investigation of Biomarkers in HPV+ Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Have you been diagnosed with oropharyngeal (tonsil or tongue base) cancer. If so, you may be able to take part in a research study testing markers to determine who may be appropriate for less aggressive therapy and markers to determine if recurrent tumors can be detected earlier.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Head and Neck)
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Testing whether blood and urine can be used to detect ctHPVDNA in women with known history of cervical cancer

Have you been diagnosed with cervical cancer? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study that aims to identify a new non-invasive biomarker (blood test) to 1) detect cervical cancer during screenings and 2) track response to treatment, detect early recurrence and guide personalized treatment decisions. In this study we will measure levels of Circulating Tumor Human Papilloma Virus DNA (ctHPVDNA) levels in the blood and urine of women with newly diagnosed cervical cancer prior to receiving any treatment, and then compare this to the levels in samples collected after treatment (surgery of chemoradiation).

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Female, Focus on recruitment of transgender men
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Cervical)
  • Women's Health
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Proton and Photon Consortium Registry

Purpose: to establish a Registry of pediatric patients treated with proton radiation therapy. Participants: Patients who are less than or equal to 21 years old at time of treatment start and treated with radiation therapy at one of the participating centers. Procedures (methods): This Proton and Photon Consortium Registry (PPCR) enrolls children treated with radiation therapy to form an expansive description of the pediatric population that receives protons and to better catalogue the benefits of protons, in this cohort. The data will also be used to evaluate practice differences and help facilitate collaborative research across the various radiation centers. The PPCR collects an expanded set of demographic and clinical data that will enhance the practice data that many participating radiation centers already collect in their routine operations. The PPCR has been expanded to include a photon-treated control group, helping to facilitate comparative effectiveness analysis.

Age & Gender
  • 0 years ~ 21 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Pediatric Cancers)
  • Child and Teen Health
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Radiation Therapy for Osteoarthritis Study

The purpose of this study is to collect data related to patient reported outcomes (pain, function, quality of life, toxicity) with the goal of managing approaches to radiation therapy and clinical care during follow up.

Age & Gender
  • 55 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Pain
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Breastfeeding after RT and lumpectomy

To see if women who had breast cancer at ages 18-40 were able to successfully lactate and breastfeed after lumpectomy and radiation treatment afterwards.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Breast)
  • Sexual and/or Reproductive Health
  • Women's Health
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Observational Study of GammaTile Therapy

This is a non-interventional, observational study to collect data on survival, quality of life, and other follow-up information on patients who receive GammaTile therapy.

Age & Gender
  • 0 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Cancer (Brain and Other Nervous System)
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Impact of AI assistance on workload associated with rare tumor case reports

To explore cognitive burden perceptions among physicians with relation to case report writing. To understand impact of perceived workload on case report publication rates. And to identify infrastructure and AI-driven mechanisms to reduce cognitive burden among physicians in producing case reports and increasing publication.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Opinions and Perceptions
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Feasibility of Electronic Questionnaires for Patients With Gynecologic Cancer

The goal of this study is to see if it is feasible to use electronic questionnaires to measure patient related outcomes before, during, and after radiation for gynecologic cancer in a high-volume radiation oncology clinic.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Cervical, Other Cancers, Uterine (endometrial))
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Identifying Workplace Stressors at UNC that Lead to Burnout

Burnout within the health care setting is a known problem. The COVID-19 pandemic has lead to dramatic changes in the health care workplace and may lead to worsening burnout. This study aims to identify the most worrisome workplace stressors at UNC across departments so that changes can be made to address burnout.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Opinions and Perceptions
  • Social or Workplace Dynamics
  • COVID-19
  • and 2 more
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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