Do you have type 1 diabetes? Has your doctor told you that your HbA1c is higher than the goal? Do you also have excess body weight? If you are having a hard time controlling your blood sugar with only insulin, you may be able to participate in a research study to see if taking an investigational medication once weekly can help improve your blood sugar control and reduce your body weight.
The purpose is to examine the psychological processes underlying reading (and language comprehension more generally) in healthy, literate adults, focusing particularly on how the representation of information in memory supports and constrains processing. This will contribute to a greater understanding of the basic processes involved in reading, which may lead to improvements in education and more effective uses of information technology.
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This study looks at how using social media affects baby feeding and parent stress. We want to learn which social media sites parents use to find baby feeding info. We also want to know if using social media makes parents more worried or stressed about feeding their babies. We will talk to parents and do surveys to gather this information.
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.
Is your toddler not talking? Do they show signs of possible autism? Does your family qualify for public assistance (WIC, Medicaid, etc.)? If so, you may be able to participate in a study about how your child develops communication skills. We will do in-home assessments of your child's communication at 3 timepoints over a year and give you reports of your child's development and autism traits that can be used to access services. Compensation is provided.
Do you want to help in the design of a new device that can electronically measure and track your strength? We are testing a new system that uses an electronic resistance exercise band and an 'app' designed for older adults to improve strength and prevent weakness. We will provide $25 in gift card incentives.
Feel anxious when your body goes into "fight or flight?" You may be eligible to participate in a research study to learn how difficult emotions, such as anxiety and fear, relate to feelings in the body. Compensation provided.
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.
Has your partner ever used a gun to hurt or scare you? Have you ever filed for a protective order in North Carolina? If so, we'd like to talk to you about your experiences. Click the link to find out if you qualify for a research study about domestic violence protective orders and guns. Participation includes a phone interview and compensation is provided.