We are studying different types of treatments that modify the activity of immune cells involved in type 1 diabetes, also known as autoimmune diabetes.
Are you interested in losing weight to improve your health? This is an innovative research study that aims to promote weight loss in older adults through either a health coach or a registered dietitian and physical therapist. In those not showing weight loss at 8-weeks, we will try a different strategy to maximize the chance of losing weight. We will provide a gift card incentive for your time.
In this study, we want to learn more about the possible relationship between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's undergraduate history students' political parties and their library usage. This paper aims to explore the question: does political affiliation of undergraduate history majors influence their use of the library? Interviews will be held with 10 students, from different sides of the political spectrum. Information gathered from interviews will be analyzed for similarities, differences, and patterns.
Have you been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis? Are you getting ready to undergo physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study comparing a standard physical therapy program versus one using video game therapy. Compensation provided.
Are you perimenopausal? Are you interested in learning more about your metabolism, body composition, and exercise during the menopause transition? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to understand the impact of muscle and exercise across perimenopause!
In this study, we want to learn if there is a relationship between proficiency in a language and how a person reads and depends on certain word structure cues.
In this study, we want to interview the parent/caregiver who stayed behind when the 82nd Airborne Division deployed through the Immediate Reaction Force (IRF) in January 2020, August 2021, and February 2022. We would like to learn how parents/caregivers feel this experience affected their school-aged children (K-12). Our goal is to give a voice to families to share their experiences, and help determine what additional supports might help families with future IRF deployments.
Have you been diagnosed with Lateralized Oropharyngeal Cancer . If so, you may be able to take part in a research study looking at the safety by using a special imaging study called lymph node mapping (lymphatic mapping) Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT-CT) compared to the usual treatment when radiotherapy is given .
Do you have AML, ALL, or MDS, and are preparing for a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor? If so, you might be able to take part in a study to will see if a reduced dose of a drug called cyclophosphamide will still reduce your chances of developing Graft versus Host disease, but also lower your chances of side effects from the drug.
We are testing out a device that collects physical function data among older adults who have multiple chronic conditions. We want to see if the device works efficiently and is user friendly.