The purpose of this research is to understand how the combination of augmented reality technology and natural language commands can support anyone with programming a robot to perform a task. As robots enter our world, everyday users will need to tell a robot what to do, like an Amazon Alexa or Google Home. With today's robots, this is not possible. That is why we need your help!
Phase II/III research study to determine how well sentinel lymph node biopsy works and compares sentinel lymph node biopsy surgery to standard neck dissection as part of the treatment for early-stage oral cavity cancer.
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are studying innovative ways to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and weight loss in young adults using a smartphone app, digital health tools, and daily messaging. We are seeking volunteers to enroll in a 6-month research study that tests a smartphone-delivered weight loss program designed specifically for young adults.
The purpose of this research study is to explore benefits of workplace social connection following coffee meetups with colleagues. Must be a full-time UNC employee to participate.
Have you been recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to help us learn more about the effects of using Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI), steroids and blinatumomab versus treatment with steroids, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI) and chemotherapy.
Do you have stage 1, HER2-positive breast cancer? Has your surgery already been completed? If so, you may be able to take part in a study to help us learn more about a combination of medications to treat your cancer.
Do you plan to undergo radiation therapy for a cancer in the abdomen or pelvic region? You may be able to take part in a research study to help us learn if a fatty acid supplement can improve quality of life by limiting GI upset during radiation therapy.
Do you have small cell lung cancer, large cell neuroendocrine cancer, neuroendocrine prostate cancer, or gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine carcinomas? Have you been treated with existing standard of care treatments that did not work? You may be able to take part in a research study to test a new drug for these types of cancer.
This study is being done to answer the following question: Can we lessen the pain you have and improve the way you live with cancer that has spread to the bone by adding a new drug to the usual drug given? We are doing this study because we want to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for your advanced renal cell cancer. The usual approach is defined as care most people get for advanced renal cell cancer.
Many students have beliefs about intelligence that can relate to their academic performance. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate if the way students learn and adapt in the classroom varies as a function of their beliefs. Research on how beliefs influence student performance is sorely needed and of high priority.