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

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Collagen X Biomarker

To establish the efficacy of Collagen X Biomarker (CXM) as a measure of growth activity and velocity compared to the current radiographic and anthropometric measures in children with idiopathic scoliosis.

Age & Gender
  • 7 years ~ 25 years
  • Male, Female
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
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Information Seeking in Athletic Trainers Related to Exertional Heat Illness

The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the knowledge acquisition and information seeking habits of athletic trainers regarding the prevention and management of exertional heat illness. The study also aims to understand the facilitators and barriers associated with obtaining evidence-based information and implementing it in clinical practice. This will allow for the improvement of information delivery and knowledge transfer in the future.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Environment
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
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SBOCK

To compare treatments of bone cysts between typical treatment and that with Vitoss morsels

Age & Gender
  • 2 years ~ 21 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Child and Teen Health
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Infected joints: surgery versus local antibiotics

This study is looking to compare the outcomes and cost of treating infected joints with surgery or aspiration with a needle combined with injection of antibiotics. Many patients with infected joints are too sick to safely go to the operating room for surgery, thus we are investigating outcomes and cost of less invasive treatment options such as using a needle to aspirate the joint and inject antibiotics.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
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National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research

The purpose of our research is to collect catastrophic sports injury and illness data from athletics competing in competitive organized sports on a national level. Analysis of this data is intended to reduce the risk of catastrophic injury and illness and increase safety of sport participation.

Age & Gender
  • 11 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Heart and Circulation
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40/60/80 Rule on JUCO Baseball Transfers

The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of the NCAA 40/60/80% rule on baseball community college student athletes who want to transfer to a Division I university. Focusing on challenging the barriers of 2-year to 4-year student-athletes can help the NCAA fulfill its mission to enhance the educational experience of the student-athlete.

Age & Gender
  • 24 years ~ 99 years
  • Male
Study Interest
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
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LGBTQ+/Queer students' experiences using campus recreation facilities

The purpose of this research study is to learn more about LGBTQ+/queer college students' experiences with using campus recreation facilities. The information we learn by doing this study may help us develop protocols that help campus recreation facilities provide safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+/queer individuals.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • LGBTQIA+
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Supporting collegiate athletes transition from sport

This study aims to understand determinants and resource utilization of Mental Health Issues (MHIs) associated with student-athletes transition from sport to ultimately identify and quantify determinants of MHIs to inform evidence-based strategies and interventions to improve the MHIs of student-athletes during transition

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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Transition Experiences of Former NFL Players

Examine the transition-related experiences and post-sport outcomes of former NFL players.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male
Study Interest
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Men's Health
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The Association of Current Anxiety and Depression Symptoms with Childhood Concussion History in Collegiate Athletes

The purpose of this study is to describe potential relationships between a history of childhood concussion and mental health symptoms. We are looking for UNC student-athletes 18-28 years old who currently play varsity, club, or intramural collegiate sport.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 28 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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