The purpose of the PREVENTABLE research study is to learn if taking a statin could help older adults live well for longer by preventing dementia, disability, or heart disease. A statin is a commonly used drug to lower cholesterol.
The purpose of this study is to compare effects of the study drug fosmanogepix with already-approved drugs caspofungin and fluconazole to find out if fosmanogepix is safe and effective in treating patients with candidemia and/or invasive candidiasis.
To enhance community organizations knowledge of the research world
The primary purpose of this study is to determine what the public reception, attitudes and behaviors are in response to having free sunscreen dispensers placed at several locations at a major educational institution. The secondary outcome is to better understand the baseline sun protection knowledge and risk amongst those affiliated with the university.
Explore expression of tolerance for uncertainty among UNC School of Medicine applicants and to compare these scores among admitted and rejected applicants.
We are testing private well water and surface waters in the Anderson Community in Caswell and Alamance Counties. We are also conducting a brief survey with residents to understand their drinking water concerns and use of nearby lakes and streams.
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the app outSMARTPD in determining a user's percent likelihood of having Parkinson's Disease through the studies and tests present in the app. The goal of the app is to determine if it is an effective tool for elderly populations that may have neurodegenerative disease, to help existing patients monitor their symptoms, and to help doctors and neurologists with patients that may have a Parkinsonian patient.
To investigate public perceptions of college students' political orienations.
The Back Pain Consortium (BACPAC) Research Program, a component of the NIH HEAL Initiative, is conducting a range of studies to better understand and treat chronic low back pain. This online questionnaire is forclinicians who treat patients with low back pain and will gather information on how they assess their patients, how they decide on a treatment approach(es), and the research needed to improve care and outcomes for these patients. This information will be used by BACPAC researchers in the development of future research studies.
This is a Phase 2 Crossover Study of On Demand PrEP Formulations Comparing Rectal and Oral TFV-Based PrEP