Are you interested in advancing scientific knowledge about diabetes and its impact on brain function? We are currently seeking enthusiastic participants for an exciting research study. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes as well as those without diabetes to help us learn how connections in the brain may be different in people with diabetes. Compensation provided.
The purpose of this research study is to understand the way that Black individuals create medical authority or medical knowledge and how it affects the way they handle their own health. We also want to learn how these thoughts and relationships with the US medical system differ across different generations within families.
We would like to learn about how people who apply for healthcare financial assistance experience the application process, including things that make the application process work well or that were challenging. At this time we are not able to offer interviews to people who applied to UNC or Duke, we are interested in hearing from people who applied to other programs (such as Atrium, Novant, Wake, Vidant, ECU, Cape Fear Health Net, Physicians Reach Out, or Project Access).
We are looking for adults who are interested in a weight loss program that uses a smartphone app and activity tracker to help them lose weight and develop healthier habits.
This study is investigating biological changes related to immune system activation. We are looking for UNC-CH students ages 18-35 to participate in a research study examining how individuals experience social situations when their immune systems are activated. The study consists of receiving the annual influenza vaccine, getting a blood draw, bringing a friend to have a conversation with, completing various computer tasks, and an online questionnaire. Two study sessions occur over two consecutive days. Your first session is at the UNC Clinical Translational Research Center (CTRC; 1 hour), and your second session is the next day in Howell Hall (2 hours). Participants will be paid $75 for completion, with a chance to earn up to $10 in bonus money based on one of the computer tasks.
The goal of this study is to better understand the effects of the recreational use of Instagram on female figure skaters and ballet dancers.
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the number of female collegiate athletes who fall in the "at-risk"category for developing low energy availability. Low energy availability can cause an increased risk of developing a musculoskeletal injury. If we can learn how common the condition is, then we can work to develop better strategies for screening purposes.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate an investigational ultrasound technique called acoustic angiography to improve physicians' ability to assess cancer risk.
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.
The primary aim of this study is to explore whether regular feedback about how the patient felt about their therapist after a therapy session has a positive effect on both therapeutic relationship quality and treatment outcomes for psychotherapy.