The purpose of this study is to compare the usual treatment alone (chemoradiation and pembrolizumab followed by pembrolizumab) to using induction chemotherapy therapy with pembrolizumab before chemoradiation and pembrolizumab followed by pembrolizumab. The addition of providing induction therapy (carboplatin, paclitaxel, and pembrolizumab) prior to the usual chemoradiation and pembrolizumab therapy could shrink your cancer or prevent it from returning
This study is about understanding how the culture of celebrities losing weight can impact how plus-size individuals understand body-related movements such as body positivity and fat acceptance, along with how they navigate their own body image. We would like to center the voices of people whose bodies are most often discussed, but least often heard in conversations around weight loss, celebrity culture, and body image to understand how these messages affect mental health and everyday experiences.
This study looks into how Black adults feel about their health care. We want to know how they decide to go to the doctor or get check-ups. Some may feel ignored, not heard, or confused by medical advice, which can affect their willingness to see a doctor or follow advice. By talking with you, we aim to understand what challenges you face in health care and how these affect your health decisions. Our goal is to learn from your experience so that doctors and communities can make preventive care better and more trustworthy for everyone.
Have you welcomed a baby in the last year and felt symptoms of depression during pregnancy or after birth? We're inviting Latina mothers to talk about their experiences with getting care and support during this time. By joining a one-time, private video chat, you can help researchers learn what makes it easier or harder for mothers like you to access depression care. Your insights could help improve future support and care for Latina mothers. Plus, you'll receive a $40 gift card to thank you for your time.
Struggling to control your type 2 diabetes? You may be able to participate in a research study to find out if you have elevated cortisol levels - a hidden factor that could be making blood sugar harder to manage - and if so, you may receive a study treatment that could help reduce the effects of excess cortisol.
How do infants react to social stimuli? We are looking for families with an infants under the age of two to participate in an eye tracking study. Our study aims to understand infant social interest through changes in pupil size in response to social stimuli.
Do you suffer from chronic pain? If you have been treated for chronic non-cancer pain at a clinic or hospital in the Piedmont Triad or Triangle within the last year, you may be able to participate in a research study that examines people's experiences with chronic pain treatment. Compensation provided.
Are you a neurodivergent student at UNC? Do you want to help shape how AI tools are used responsibly for neurodivergent individuals? Join our creative workshop study! You'll get to share your ideas on safely using AI chatbots while getting the most benefits. Your insights will help create guidelines to make AI chatbots more accessible and safer for people like you. Compensation will be provided.
Have you a recently diagnosed endometrial cancer survivor and want to understand more about your daily habits and heart health? By joining our study, you can help other survivors by helping researchers develop better care plans that match survivors' needs. We'll explore how activities like exercise, rest, and sleep impact your heart and look at ways to improve them. Plus, you'll be compensated for your time and effort.
Do you have hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (hATTR) with polyneuropathy? If so, you could be involved in a clinical trial to test the safety of a new investigational drug for this disease.