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Creatine Supplementation in Healthy Adults

We're looking for healthy, active men and women to take part in a creatine research study. Are you interested in vists the lab for body composition, GI questionnaires, hydration testing and blood draws? Compensation is provided.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 45 years
  • Male, Female
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
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How Does Occupation Impact Fatigue?

Do you work in a white-collar occupation? Are you interested in how your occupation affects your fatigue? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study that explores how one's occupation affects their ability to perform a physical task under stress. Participants will receive a body composition scan.

Age & Gender
  • 20 years ~ 40 years
  • Male
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
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Neuroelectric Responses to Dynamic Environments

Do you exercise regularly? Are you between 18-35 years old? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study examining how the brain, eyes, and heart work together to maintain balance. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
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Studying Updates in neuroCognition after Knee manipulation

Do you feel that your reaction time has slowed after your ACL injury? Has your ability to make decisions on the field/gym/court been impacted? If so, you may be eligible for a study examining the effect a quick joint manipulation has on your reaction time and decision making abilities after your ACL injury.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Alternative or Complementary Medicine
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
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Characterizing ACL-Related Fear

Have you recently had or are planning to have an ACL reconstruction? You may be eligible to participate in an observational study! We aim to better understand how ACL-related fears can predict surgical outcomes at 9-months post-operatively.

Age & Gender
  • 14 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Stepping rate in different environments

Would you like to be more active? Are you interested in knowing how it feels to walk inside compared to outside? Join our study to learn about walking on a treadmill and walking outside. By joining, you may help us learn more about body shape and size. No need to worry, we will guide you through everything! You can earn money for participating.

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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Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Registry

Had shoulder replacement surgery? Help us learn how long implants last and how well they work over time. We're tracking patients with shoulder replacements to better understand results years after surgery. Your experience can improve care for future patients.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 100 years
  • Male, Female
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Chronic Conditions
  • Pain
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Athletes with Anterior Knee Pain: A Survey Study

Do you have pain at the front of your knee? Does this pain get worse with using stairs, running, jumping, or prolonged sitting? Do you participate in any type/level of sport? Then we want to hear from you!! We are conducting a fully online survey study to understand what influences physical activity levels in athletes with anterior knee pain (pain at the front of your knee). If you complete all 7 surveys you will be entered to win one of five $50 Amazon gift cards.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • and 6 more
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Body Composition and Metabolic Health In Asian Individuals

Would you like to learn more about your body composition and resting metabolic rate? If you identify as Asian and are between 18-35 years old, you may be eligible to participate in a research study evaluating body composition and metabolic health in multiple Asian ethnicities.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Minority Health
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Gait and Cartilage Strain Study

Ever wonder how the way you walk may affect your knees? Have you ever had an ACL reconstruction? You may be able to take part in a study to learn more about how different types of force applied to your legs can affect your knee while walking on a treadmill.

Age & Gender
  • 16 years ~ 35 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Bones, Joints, Muscles
  • Minority Health
  • Physical Disability
  • and 9 more
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