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Type 1 Diabetes Weight Loss Study

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.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
Not currently enrolling

Reading and Memory

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.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Language and Speech
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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Student Belonging Survey

We want to hear from you! If you are a college student, please take our quick survey. It will take about 15 minutes. We want to know how you feel about being part of our campus. Your answers are private. You can also enter to win a $20 Amazon gift card. We have 50 gift cards to give away! You don't have to do the survey to enter the raffle.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
Not currently enrolling

Infant feeding, Social Media, and Parental Experience Study

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.

Age & Gender
  • 25 years ~ 45 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Developmental
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • and 3 more
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Social Arousal in Infants

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.

Age & Gender
  • 6 months ~ 2 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Developmental
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Parents of Children
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Early Markers of Language Growth in Autistic Toddlers

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.

Age & Gender
  • 18 months ~ 26 months
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Developmental
  • Minority Health
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BandPass: A Remote Monitoring System for Strength

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.

Age & Gender
  • 65 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Physical Disability
  • and 3 more
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Breathing and Emotions Study

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.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • Opinions and Perceptions
  • and 5 more
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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
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Safety from gun violence study

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.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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