The purpose of this study is to create a biobank by collecting and storing specimens, such as blood and tissue, along with medical information such as demographics and treatment, from a large group of patients with pancreatic tumors. This biobank can then be used by future studies focused on pancreatic tumors.
To study the effects of nasal surgery on snoring, if it improves it or not? how many patients would benefit from nasal surgery to improve their snoring? how much would nasal surgery improve snoring?
To check to see if teaching patients sign language before surgery will help with communicating after surgery when they cannot talk
For more information, please visit our website: https://cecs.unc.edu The purpose of this research study is to learn more about the diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship experiences of adults with endometrial cancer. Initial enrollment goals are for 1,800 adults living in North Carolina at the time of their recent first diagnosis of endometrial cancer. This project will provide important data for integrating tumor biology, access to care, and other factors to identify contributors, and potential areas for intervention to address endometrial cancer disparities. Study staff will pursue annual follow-ups with participants, requesting updates to treatment status and quality of life measures for approximately 5yrs.
The purpose of this study is to build a database of information and a collection of specimens like blood and skin from patients with hidradenitis suppurativa. This will help us understand hidradenitis suppurativa better and help researchers have access to good information and resources for studies.
To assess how candidate branding affects voters' perceptions of candidates in primary elections for Congress.
This qualitative study explores the information-seeking behaviors, perceptions, and preferences of undergraduate transfer students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), focusing on their interactions with the university libraries.
The objectives of this pivotal clinical trial are to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PASCAL System for transcatheter tricuspid valve repair with OMT (optimal medical therapy) compared to OMT alone in the treatment of patients with symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation.
The goal of this NIH-funded study is to chart development in young autistic children to see how development varies by diagnosis and sex/gender. To do this, we will see families four times over the course of 18 months. Children will complete eye tracking tasks and behavioral assessments.
This study is testing a medication called ziltivekmab to see if it can help people with heart failure.