We are doing this study to test a behavioral weight loss program designed specifically for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Study participants will use technology, including a digital smart scale, Fitbit activity tracker, Facebook, and study web app to help them lose weight.
The purpose of this study is to better understand genetic, behavioral, and medical factors that might be related to eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa (AN), atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN), bulimia nervosa (BN), binge-eating disorder (BED), and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
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
We are doing this study to learn if a medication commonly used for weight loss and blood sugar control affects responses to nicotine. This will provide information about whether the medication might be helpful for people who smoke cigarettes. This is not a treatment study, and it is not intended for people who are actively trying to quit smoking.
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.
In this study, we want to learn if a medication commonly used for weight loss and blood sugar control affects how people respond to alcohol. This will help us to learn if this medication may be helpful for people who drink alcohol. This is not a treatment study, and it is not intended for people who are actively trying to quit drinking.
The purpose of this research study is to test differences in food intake of items with flavored and non-flavored counterparts. The data generated will be used to select future research tasks in other studies.
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.
A research study to see how well CagriSema compared to tirzepatide reduces body weight in people with obesity. RECRUITMENT FOR THIS STUDY IS CURRENTLY PAUSED. WE HAVE FILLED ALL AVAILABLE SLOTS AT THIS TIME.