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EASINESS Prospective molecular analysis In metastatic breast cancer patients treated with antibody drug conjugates

The purpose of this study is to determine if it is possible to identify biomarkers that tell us what type of response a person with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) will have to "antibody-drug conjugates" (ADCs).

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

Brain tumor radiation sleep study

To discover how different forms of radiation affect the sleep, mood, and social function of adults with brain cancer. Doctors have suspected that these patients may be getting worse sleep, but no one has studied it. Since sleep is important in recovery and overall body function, understanding how radiation changes it will lead to a greater clinical understanding of the treatment.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Cancer (Brain and Other Nervous System)
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Sleep
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Residency Training in Mental and Behavioral Health

Purpose: To evaluate the implementation of the UNC Family Medicine behavioral health curriculum for 42 Family Medicine residents annually (98 over the course of 5 years); Participants: UNC Family Medicine residents Procedures (methods): We will analyze results of an annual survey that is administered to residents over the course of their residency 4 times: 1 at the start of their initial residency year (PGY1), 2 follow ups at the beginning of their 2nd and 3rd years of residency (PGY2 & PGY3), and 1 final at the end of their 3rd year of residency (PGY3). In addition, we will follow up with residents as able annually for 3 years after residency, 1 time per year using a post-graduation survey.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 60 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Effects of stakeholder feedback on the development of a shoulder injury reduction program

Describe the effects of stakeholder feedback in the development and implementation of a shoulder injury reduction program.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Cancer information on social media

Cancer information is widely shared on social media, however not all information is true. We aim to explore how social media designs, including in platform prompts and messages, can encourage individuals in cancer care networks to think about the quality and accuracy of cancer information shared online. This innovative work will establish the feasibility, infrastructure, and protocols to test social media designs (prompts, messages) among adults in cancer care networks.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Phase 1 Trials (all cancers))
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Entrepreneurship in Guatemala

Prior research emphasizes that opportunities are a "foundational element in entrepreneurship," including their "identification evaluation, and implementation." (Foo, et al. 2020; Shane & Venkataraman, 2000). Entrepreneurial opportunities are those "opportunities to bring into existence new goods, services, raw materials, and organizing methods that allow outputs to be sold at more than their cost of production." (Shane & Venkataraman, 2000). The opportunity recognition and exploitation process is critical for venture growth and success, as it is the means by which entrepreneurs differentiate themselves from competitors and earn a sustainable profit. Yet "[m]uch is left unanswered on the opportunity recognition process in emerging regions." (Foo, et al. 2020). While researchers have developed theoretical propositions as to how entrepreneurs in developing countries may identify and exploit opportunities, we have little empirical knowledge about this critical entrepreneurial process in the developing country context, leading to calls for further research. (Dencker, et al. 2021; Foo,

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Opinions and Perceptions
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Familial Trafficking in North Carolina

The purpose of this presentation and subsequent surveys is to inform professionals in the area of familial trafficking, what the key indicators are, and what practices should be implemented to help eliminate this issue.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Women's Health
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
  • and 2 more
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Heart to Heart: BP Control Partners

The purpose of this research study is to see if home-based blood pressure monitoring when combined with team-based care led by your doctor's office can improve blood pressure levels in comparison to usual patterns of care. The long-term hope is to reduce risks for bad outcomes such as stroke by improving blood pressure control.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Blood Pressure
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Characterizing HIV-Infected Cells in the Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissues (GALT)

The purpose of this research study is to examine the number, distribution and types of white blood cells in the blood and gastrointestinal (GI) tract (large and small intestines) containing HIV. Nancie Archin, PhD, is the lead research scientist in the UNC HIV Cure Center for this study.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • HIV/AIDS
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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On the Books (OTB)

The purpose of this study is to see how products created through On the Books: Jim Crow and Algorithms of Resistance can be used in real world academics. Through this study we hope to understand areas of improvement for the products to increase their usability for scholars.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Opinions and Perceptions
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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