This study aims to learn how nurses in the Neonatal Critical Care Center (NCCC) at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill use and think about Kangaroo Care, which is when a parent holds their premature baby skin-to-skin. Kangaroo Care can help babies sleep better, reduce stress, improve breastfeeding, and support growth. Most research focuses on how it helps babies, but we want to know more about how nurses use it during their work. We will interview experienced NCCC nurses to find out how they introduce Kangaroo Care to families, how often they use it, what makes it easier or harder to do, and what changes they notice in the babies. The goal is to help hospitals support nurses and families better in the NCCC.
Do you have high blood pressure and at least once a day? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study that uses a survey to understand the eating habits and nutrition needs of men living with hypertension. Compensation provided.
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of 6 months of HER2-targeted medications (trastuzumab with or without pertuzumab) versus 12 months of HER2-targeted medications at reducing the risk of breast cancer coming back or death in patients with early-stage HER2+ breast cancer who had a pCR after preoperative chemotherapy combined with trastuzumab. This study will help the study doctors find out if this different approach is better, the same, or worse than the usual approach. To decide if it is better, the study doctors will be looking to see if the study approach prevents your cancer from coming back compared to the usual approach. Post-surgery trastuzumab with or without pertuzumab is already approved by the FDA for use in early-stage HER2+ breast cancer. There will be about 1524 people taking part in this study.
Do you feel pain at the front of your knee when you run, squat, jump, or use the stairs? If you're an athlete or runner experiencing this, you might be eligible to join our study to see how mindfulness while running can help ease knee pain, lower fear of injury, and improve how you run.
Are you an adolescent or young adult cancer survivor who would like to lose weight? Interested in using technology to support a healthy diet and get more physically active? Researchers are looking for volunteers to sign up for a 12-month research program that will involve using a Fitbit activity tracker and digital smart scale. For more information and to see if you qualify, visit our study website.
Have you had trouble getting your child's asthma medication filled at the pharmacy? Have you been inconvenienced because of problems with the prescription, lack of insurance coverage for the drug, or need for a prior authorization? We want to hear from you about the problems you've faced and how we can make getting your child's asthma medication easier and more convenient. We are conducting a research study of caregivers that involves one virtual discussion session with a researcher and other caregivers of children with asthma. You will be compensated for your time.
Do you have Stage III or IV Squamous Cell Skin Cancer that is considered high risk? If so,you may be able to take part in a research study evaluating combination therapies versus the standard approach for your type of cancer.
Are you between the ages of 18 and 35 or 65 and 85? Are you interested in contributing to research that wants to understand how human memory works? If so, you may be able to take part in a study on how younger and older adults learn and remember words. You can help us learn more about how memory works in adults! Compensation provided.
Do you feel like your mood is affected by your menstrual cycle? Do you feel like your social media use changes depending on your mood? If you experience a regular menstrual cycle, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to better understand the factors that influence mood and social media use across the menstrual cycle. Compensation provided.
We're trying to find out if a special gel is safe and easy for people with cervical cancer to use. This is for those who are also getting chemotherapy and radiation. We want to see if the gel does its job well, is quick to use, and helps keep healthy tissues safe.