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UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Orthopaedics & Department of Exercise and Sport Science

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Characterizing ACL-Related Fear

Have you recently had or are planning to have an ACL reconstruction? You may be eligible to participate in an observational study! We aim to better understand how ACL-related fears can predict surgical outcomes at 9-months post-operatively.

Age & Gender
  • 14 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
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Stepping rate in different environments

Would you like to be more active? Are you interested in knowing how it feels to walk inside compared to outside? Join our study to learn about walking on a treadmill and walking outside. By joining, you may help us learn more about body shape and size. No need to worry, we will guide you through everything! You can earn money for participating.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 44 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
  • and 5 more
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Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Registry

Had shoulder replacement surgery? Help us learn how long implants last and how well they work over time. We're tracking patients with shoulder replacements to better understand results years after surgery. Your experience can improve care for future patients.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 100 years
  • Male, Female
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Pain
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Athletes with Anterior Knee Pain: A Survey Study

Do you have pain at the front of your knee? Does this pain get worse with using stairs, running, jumping, or prolonged sitting? Do you participate in any type/level of sport? Then we want to hear from you!! We are conducting a fully online survey study to understand what influences physical activity levels in athletes with anterior knee pain (pain at the front of your knee). If you complete all 7 surveys you will be entered to win one of five $50 Amazon gift cards.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • and 6 more
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Body Composition and Metabolic Health In Asian Individuals

Would you like to learn more about your body composition and resting metabolic rate? If you identify as Asian and are between 18-35 years old, you may be eligible to participate in a research study evaluating body composition and metabolic health in multiple Asian ethnicities.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Minority Health
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Gait and Cartilage Strain Study

Ever wonder how the way you walk may affect your knees? Have you ever had an ACL reconstruction? You may be able to take part in a study to learn more about how different types of force applied to your legs can affect your knee while walking on a treadmill.

Age & Gender
  • 16 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Minority Health
  • Physical Disability
  • and 9 more
Not currently enrolling

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Appropriateness of Oura Ring after ACL Reconstruction

The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of the Oura ring to inform participants about their sleep. Additionally, we will determine the preliminary efficacy of using the Oura ring as a behavioral intervention tool to improve psychological responses and mental health symptoms

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
  • Sleep
  • Surgery and post-operative healing
Not currently enrolling

Sitting and Movement Study

In this study, we look at how much people sit in their daily lives. We want to find ways to help people sit less, move more, and lower their chances of getting heart disease and diabetes.

Age & Gender
  • 30 years ~ 60 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Diabetes
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • and 4 more
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
Not currently enrolling

Athletic trainers and concussion risk reduction strategies

To determine how Athletic Trainers' perceive the effectiveness of concussion risk reduction strategies and how their experiences vary in dealing with concussion risk reduction strategies.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Opinions and Perceptions
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
Not currently enrolling

Concussion History and Kinesiophobia Study

The purpose of this study is to examine associations between an athlete's concussion history, perceived social support, perceived stress, and kinesiophobia (fear of movement) symptoms. A better understanding of these associations may help clinicians and researchers understand the importance of implementing mental health care into the rehabilitation process of recovering from a concussion.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 24 years
  • Male, Female
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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