Are you a young adult cancer survivor who would like to lose weight? Interested in using technology to support a healthy diet, get more physically active, and improve your mental health? Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are looking for volunteers to sign up for a 6-month research program that will involve using a Fitbit activity tracker, digital smart scale, and mobile app. For more information and to see if you qualify, visit our study website at www.uncweightresearch.org

You and your child may be able to take part in a study designed to help us learn more about what children eat. During several visits that include surveys, taste tests, blood draws and even a brain image, we can learn more about the eating behaviors of children. Compensation provided.

Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? Is your BMI in the obesity range and you want to lose weight? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to compare the effectiveness of Tirzepatide vs. a combination drug (Cagrilitide and Semaglutide)

Are you interested in losing weight to improve your health? This is an innovative research study that aims to promote weight loss in older adults through either a health coach or a registered dietitian and physical therapist. In those not showing weight loss at 8-weeks, we will try a different strategy to maximize the chance of losing weight. We will provide a gift card incentive for your time.

Are you a young adult cancer survivor who would like to improve your health? Interested in using technology to support a healthy diet, get more physically active, and make healthy lifestyle changes? Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are looking for volunteers to sign up for a 3-month research program using a Fitbit activity tracker and mobile app to improve your physical activity and dietary habits.

Is your diabetes not well controlled on your current medication(s)? Has your doctor been discussing adding additional medication to help reduce your HbA1c? If you have type 2 diabetes with elevated blood sugars and have excess body weight, you may be able to participate in a research study to find out if an investigational medication can help improve your diabetes and help you lose weight.

Are you overweight or obese? If you also have heart disease or kidney disease with at least two risk factors for carviovascular disease, you might be eligible to take part in a research study that may help you reach up to 19% weight loss. In this study, we want to learn if a drug that is being tested is effective in reducing heart disease risks and will help you reach a healthier weight and active lifestyle.

Are you a non-drinker? Are you physically active or do you tend to sit a lot? If you're interested in learning about how alcohol use and physical activity may affect your health, you may be able to participate in our research study that includes two in-person study visits and a 21-day monitoring period. Compensation provided.

Our team is exploring how technology can help us capture dietary information. We are looking for older adults who will be willing to help us see what is the most effective way to capture nutritional information.

Are you interested in making changes to your lifestyle to improve your eating and physical activity habits and manage your weight? You may be able to participate in a 6-month research study using a smartphone app and digital tools that is designed specifically for young adults.