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Pancreatic Tumor Biobank

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.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Pancreatic)
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Evaluating Cancer Screening Events at North Carolina Community Health Centers

The goal of this study is to help CAPRICORN understand the needs of primary care clinics in North Carolina that provide free or low-cost healthcare. We will focus on how these clinics can offer cancer screening events to people in the community. To do this, we will create and use a survey to learn more about the needs of 3-4 clinics in North Carolina. Our findings will be shared in a report that includes suggestions for how CAPRICORN can grow over the next five years.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Breast, Colorectal, Cervical, Prostate)
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Carolina Endometrial Cancer Study

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.

Age & Gender
  • 20 years ~ 80 years
  • Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Uterine (endometrial))
  • Genetics and Genetic Disorders
  • Minority Health
  • and 7 more
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COVID-19 and newly-diagnosed breast cancer

We will identify changes in the numbers, seriousness, and outcomes of breast cancers diagnosed during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to before the pandemic.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Breast, Colorectal, Pancreatic, Uterine (endometrial))
  • Women's Health
  • COVID-19
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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A prospective observational clinical cohort study to assess the safety and efficacy of standard of care risk-adjusted pediatric Burkitt lymphoma treatment incorporating high-dose Methotrexate in Malawi

The purpose of the study is to address the lack of sufficient observational data related to lymphoma in Malawi and therefore by doing this to serve as a foundation for developing optimal treatment strategies that would be of more benefits in the treatment of Children, Adolescent and young adults with Burkitt lymphoma.

Age & Gender
  • 1 years ~ 17 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Pediatric Cancers, Lymphoma)
  • Child and Teen Health
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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VHA FIT Kit Return Rate Study

The purpose of this study is to understand why some Veterans return FIT colorectal cancer screening kits and some do not.

Age & Gender
  • 45 years ~ 75 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Colorectal)
  • Veteran Health / Military
  • Women's Health
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)

enCompass:Navigator-assisted ecomaps to support cancer caregivers in rural settings Phase 1B

The purpose of this study is to further adapt an evidence-based, social support intervention, enCompass for rural cancer caregivers by identifying the barriers and facilitators from the perspectives of clinical staff and healthcare administrators. Results of this study will inform the development of a clinical trial.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Other Cancers)
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Improving Provider Announcement Communication Training (IMPACT) national primary care team survey

The Improving Provider Announcement Communication Training (IMPACT) national primary care team survey aims to investigate HPV vaccine communication among a large sample of primary care team members, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and medical assistants to inform future provider communication interventions.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Cervical, Head and Neck, Other Cancers)
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Opinions and Perceptions
  • Sexual and/or Reproductive Health
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Upper Extremity Function after Lymphedema Surgery

We are determining whether upper extremity function improves after surgery for patients presenting with upper extremity lymphedema.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Breast)
  • Surgery and post-operative healing
  • Movement
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Liver Surgery Study

The purpose of this research study is to interview patients with fatty liver disease who are planning to have liver surgery. Our goal is to understand patients' health beliefs with fatty liver disease and what weight loss behaviors they would be willing to follow prior to surgery. You are being asked to be in the study because you are a patient with fatty liver disease planning to have liver surgery.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Cancer (Colorectal, Liver)
  • Kidneys and Liver
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
  • and 3 more
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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