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History Majors Political Affiliation and Library Usage

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.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
Open

Perimenopause Exercise Study

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!

Age & Gender
  • 38 years ~ 99 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
  • and 3 more
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Movement Characteristics in Virtual Reality

In this study, we want to find out more about the relationship between jumping and running tasks and a virtual reality task. We also want to find out how a recent concussion (within the last 9 months) may impact completing these tasks.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Eyes and Vision
  • and 4 more
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Telehealth Weight Loss Intervention

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.

Age & Gender
  • 65 years ~ 85 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
  • and 2 more
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Video game therapy for Osteoarthritis (OA)

This study is comparing the effect of video game therapy versus standard physical therapy on outcomes for knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients. Patients with knee OA will be placed in either 8 weeks of standard physical therapy or 8 weeks of physical therapy using a video game at a UNC PT clinic. The cost of PT will be covered by the study.

Age & Gender
  • 40 years ~ 75 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Pain
  • and 4 more
Not currently enrolling

Arabic Reading Study for non-native readers

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.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Eyes and Vision
  • Language and Speech
Not currently enrolling

Effects of IRF Deployment on Academic and Emotional Wellbeing of Military Children

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.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Opinions and Perceptions
  • Veteran Health / Military
  • and 2 more
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
Open

SPECT-CT Guided Elective Contralateral Neck Treatment for Pts With Lateralized Oropharyngeal Cancer

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 .

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Head and Neck)
Open

Reduced Dose of Cyclophosphamide to Prevent Graft versus Host Disease after Stem Cell Transplant

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.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 65 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Leukemia, Lymphoma)
  • Transplant
Not currently enrolling

Geriatric Functional Assessment System Using Passive Wearable Sensing and Deep Learning

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.

Age & Gender
  • 65 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Aging
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