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

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Reaction Time Study

The purpose of this study is to learn if the Fitlight Vision Board can measure how fast you can respond to a series of lights.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 25 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
Visit Location
Not currently enrolling

REACTION TIME VARIABILITY BETWEEN THE COLLEGE-AGED ATHLETIC POPULATION VERSUS THE COLLEGE-AGED GENERAL POPULATION: A PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS

The study purpose is to determine reaction time differences and intra-variability between the college-aged athletic population and the college-aged general population.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 25 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
Not currently enrolling

Sitting Interruption Study

In this study, we want to learn more about two strategies that interrupt sitting: walking and seated pedaling. Sitting, or sedentary behavior, is a public health crisis that increases all causes of mortality and doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease. Interrupting sitting may help reduce the cardiovascular disease risk associated with uninterrupted bouts of sitting.

Age & Gender
  • 45 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Blood Pressure
  • Diabetes
  • and 9 more
Open

The GEMM Trial: Graded Exposure and Mindfulness Meditation for Patients Post-ACL Reconstruction

We are conducting a research study to use graded exposure and mobile mindfulness meditation to address clinical outcomes in individuals 6-months to 10-years post-ACLR. This will help develop effective treatments to improve outcomes after ACLR. This study will last 5 weeks. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
Open

Neurologic Function across the Lifespan: A Prospective, LONGitudinal, and Translational Study for Former National Football League Players

Are you interested in your health? If you are between the ages of 50-70, Black or African American, and have no history of contact sports post HS, you may be able to participate in a research study to assess the association between concussions, sub-concussive exposure, and long-range neurologic health outcomes. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 50 years ~ 70 years
  • Male
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Not currently enrolling

Female Fatigue Study

The purpose of this study is to learn more about factors that contribute to exercise-induced fatigue in women.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 30 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Women's Health
Not currently enrolling

Influence of Footwear on Walking after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

The purpose of this study will be to compare if walking barefoot, in laboratory standard footwear, and in personal footwear affects the way you walk in both your ACL reconstructed leg and your uninjured leg. *This study is a collaboration with the UNC Sports Medicine Institute*

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
  • Movement
  • and 4 more
Not currently enrolling

Physical Activity in College-Age Native American Adults

The purpose of this study is to assess the physical activity practices of college-age Native American adults.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 25 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Minority Health
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
Open

Virtual Reality ACL Reconstruction Study

Do you have a history of ACL reconstruction? You may be eligible to participate in a study using virtual reality and mindfulness meditation! We aim to explore psychological factors that may impact return to play outcomes after ACL reconstruction.

Age & Gender
  • 14 years ~ 35 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
Not currently enrolling

Feasibility and Accuracy of Smart Ring Technology

The purpose of this project is to quantitatively and qualitatively examine the adherence and acceptability of the Oura Ring, and to examine the accuracy of the Oura Ring to measure physical activity. *This study is a collaboration with the UNC Sports Medicine Institute*

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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