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Testing the addition of a new anti-cancer drug, radium-223 dichloride, to the usual treatment (cabozantinib) for advanced renal cell cancer that has spread to the bone

Have you been diagnosed with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study investigating the optimal way to combine or sequence therapies in patients with renal cell cancer with bone metastasis.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Kidney)
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Eating Disorders for Chinese-Speaking Asians

There is very little knowledge about why Chinese-speaking Asians develop eating disorders. In this study, we want to understand the symptoms and genetic risks of eating disorders among Chinese-speaking Asians.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  • Genetics and Genetic Disorders
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Minority Health
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Advanced Inoperable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Study

Do you have locally advanced, inoperable, node-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), stage II or III? If so, you may be able to take part in a study to learn more about the effectiveness of adding stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to the standard treatment of radiation and chemotherapy.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Lung)
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ETERNITY: Biorepository to accelerate advances in Radiation Therapy

Have you been diagnosed with cancer or a benign disease that is being evaluated for cancer for which you may receive treatment? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study that collects biospecimens (e.g. blood, saliva, tissue, etc) and health information to better understand how cancers develop and affect the body,]. If so, you may be able to take part in a research study that aims to identify non-invasive biomarkers for cervical cancer screening and monitoring following treatment of abnormal areas on the cervix caused by HPV.

Age & Gender
  • 0 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Bladder, Brain and Other Nervous System, Breast, and 20 more)
  • Child and Teen Health
Not currently enrolling

Pre-op Pembro + Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer

To get a number reading of a CD3+/CD8+ T cell Breast Immunoscore using immunofluorescence (QIF) in posttreatment FFPE tumor biopsy samples collected on day 14-21 of C1 of Pembrolizumab.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Breast)
Not currently enrolling

Teaching the Tar Heel Bus Tour: Co-Developing a Racial Literacy Curriculum with NC Communities

In this project, we want to work with community partners to develop a curriculum for developing and teaching racial literacy. The content will recognize the legacies of racism and draw on the rich community-based experiences of the Tar Heel Bus Tour.

Age & Gender
  • 12 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Not currently enrolling

Light Stimulation to Reduce Chronic Pain and Pain Sensitivity

In this study, we want to learn more about the effects of light on retinal pathways involved in chronic pain and pain perception.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 65 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Alternative or Complementary Medicine
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Pain
Not currently enrolling

Diabetes Control in Dialysis-Dependent Kidney Failure

The purpose of this study is to learn if a study medication called semaglutide (known as Ozempic) improves blood sugar control in people treated with dialysis.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Diabetes
  • Kidneys and Liver
  • Obesity
Not currently enrolling

Experiences of Early Female Puberty

The purpose of the study is to understand the experiences and needs of girls who have early puberty to improve their care.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Opinions and Perceptions
  • Women's Health
  • and 2 more
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Symptom Monitoring for Patients with Hospital-Diagnosed Advanced Lung Cancer

The purpose of this study is to understand how monitoring symptoms at home after lung cancer diagnosis could impact quality of care and the likelihood of returning to the hospital. This study will also help us understand whether symptom monitoring in patients with advanced lung cancer is helpful for patients and the clinical teams who care for them.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Cancer (Lung)
  • Lungs and Breathing
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