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Stepping rate in different environments

The purpose of this study is to determine whether inactive adults are able to walk at a moderate pace (100 steps per minute) for 10 minutes when walking on a treadmill, a sidewalk, and a nature trail, and to learn about adults' feelings and mood when walking at a moderate pace. The purpose of this study is to inform future interventions focused on helping inactive adults increase their physical activity participation in fun and enjoyable ways.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 44 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
  • and 5 more
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Studying Influences of Higher Education on Black Women Scholars

The purpose of this research study is to examine Black women's identity expressions within higher education and how this contributes to their persistence. It further examines how these scholars engage modes of Black finesse to overcome visibility challenges, confront intellectual devaluation, leverage their academic advising relationships, and cultivate joy within these spaces.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Opinions and Perceptions
  • and 6 more
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Pilot study using personalized transcranial alternating current stimulation as a treatment for antenatal depression: PandA-tACS (healthy control phase)

The purpose of this study is an initial pilot study to develop the safety, feasibility, and tolerability of a new type of individualized transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to treat antenatal depression, which delivers personalized stimulation waveforms based individual participant EEG activity. In the first Phase of this study, we are investigating this intervention in healthy control participants.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 45 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
  • and 3 more
Not currently enrolling

Support in Romantic Relationships [Virtual daily diary study!]

In this study, we're interested in understanding couples' experiences with using ChatGPT and each other for emotional support. We are recruiting couples to take part in a paid virtual study! This study includes 21 days of short online surveys sent via email, and you can earn up to $34 each for your participation.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Opinions and Perceptions
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Young Adult Alcohol Use and Social Media Study

We are conducting two 3 hour in-person workshops with young adults who consume alcohol to support the development of an intervention which uses social medial to address the link between alcohol use and cancer risk.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 25 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Cancer (Breast, Colorectal, Head and Neck, and 2 more)
  • Substance Use (tobacco, alcohol, opioids, etc)
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Open

Spectra Discovery

Big Discoveries Start Small! Looking for Young Explorers to Join Our Screen Time Study Have a child ages 3-8? Spectra Discovery is a one-week research study exploring how wearable devices might track screen time in young children. Your child will wear fake glasses, a shirt clip, and a belt activity counter while using a study-provided tablet. Parents will complete brief daily surveys and device logs. Orientation can happen at home or at our Chapel Hill office. Parents are compensated, and kids receive a special thank-you gift! Help us better understand screen use in children-click to learn more.

Age & Gender
  • 3 years ~ 8 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Parents of Children
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
Open

Wearable Ankle Power Training for Better Mobility in Aging

Preventing walking disability in our rapidly aging population is an enormous public health challenge. Fundamental to their loss of functional mobility is that the muscles needed to power walking experience decline in function with age. Wearable assistive devices can be designed to augment the function of these muscles and may make walking easier. If you are a healthy older adult, you may be able to participate in a training intervention to determine the feasibility of a passive wearable ankle device that strengthens walking dynamics and decreases fall risk.

Age & Gender
  • 60 years ~ 85 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Movement
Open

Family Associations with Connected Environments and Self-Perceptions

Are you curious about how social media affects child development? You and your child could participate in an exciting research study at UNC Chapel Hill! Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 9 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Developmental
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Parents of Children
Open

Black Students Belong Focus Group

Looking for school staff, parents, and recent high school graduates to participate in a research study to learn more about how to help students feel more connected at school. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Child and Teen Health
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Parents of Children
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
Open

Student Belonging Survey

Take our survey!All undergraduate and graduate students are invitedto share their perspectives about how they feel asense of belonging or connectedness with campus. Itshould take you no longer than 15 minutes, and youranswers will remain totally confidential. You can also be entered to win one offifty $20 Amazon eGift Cards! Survey participation not required for raffle.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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