There are currently two common follow-up plans for patients that discover they have a pancreatic cyst. One plan has the patient seen more frequently and the other less frequently. This study attempts to answer the question of which approach is better by randomly assigning each participant to a plan and following them for 5 years.
The goal of this research study is to learn more about how people process stress and how stressful experiences affect health. This information will be used to develop a questionnaire that will help us understand the relationship between identity and health.
The aim of this study is to determine the outcomes of a new mindfulness and self-compassion program designed specifically for college students.
The purpose of our study is to understand how early life experiences can affect brain development in children.
The CureGN Network acts as a "library" of data for investigators across the world to use to help us ask the following questions: 1) What is the disease?; 2) Why did it happen to me?; 3) Can it be passed down to my family members?; 4) What treatments work the best with the least side effects?
Have you been diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus or Esophageal Adenocarcinoma? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to find out if a new, minimally invasive device can collect cells from your esophagus without the need for sedation. Compensation provided.
The purpose of the study is to collect blood from asymptomatic individuals to screen for antibodies for SARS-CoV2 , which is the virus that causes the COVID-19 illness. We would like to see how many people may have been exposed to the virus but who do not have symptoms of the illness. If there are enough tests available, we may ask you to allow us to also do a nasal or oral swab to test for COVID-19. This study is being done at the following clinics: UNC Family Medicine Center (Chapel Hill), UNC Family Medicine (Wakefield), UNC Women's Health at Eden, UNC Family Medicine Southpoint, UNC Internal Medicine Goldsboro, UNC Family Medicine Airport Road (Kinston), North Chatham Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, UNC Specialty Care Sanford, UNC Family Medicine- Mebane, and UNC Family Medicine- Clayton. Ask your provider about participating or contact Martha Almond (information below)
We want to learn more about the usability and elements of a university website by asking people located on UNC's campus to participate in a short survey. The results will be used to improve the university website.
We are looking for feedback on 3 short videos introducing techniques for self-massage of the head, neck, arms, hands, legs, and feet. We would ask you to watch each video and take a short survey about your experience.
Would you like to participate in research studies to help better understand lung health and the effect of air pollution on the lungs? We are currently looking for people with no history or asthma or smoking to see if you are eligible for other studies surrounding these topics.