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Investigating the Feasibility of Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Using an Untreated Syringe and the Potential Hemolysis Incited by Pressure Infusion through Needle-free IV Connector

Do you or someone you know have military experience? Do you want to help investigate techniques which may save our injured military service members? You may be able to participate in a study focused on expanding the understanding of fresh whole blood transfusion in emergency military trauma. We are seeking healthy volunteers willing to donate the equivalent of one unit of whole blood in order to investigate this topic in the resource limited setting of field military trauma. Donors will be asked for a few hours of their time and compensation will be provided.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 65 months
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
  • Veteran Health / Military
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Physiology and Cognition (PAC)

Metabolism is the process your body uses to make energy. The main purpose of this study is to observe the impact of metabolic processes on cognition and behavior.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • and 5 more
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Embodied Behavior Study

Participants are asked to come into the lab for a 1.5-hour session. During this session they will complete questionnaires and tasks. Questionnaires will ask about physical and mental health, life experiences, emotions, and cognitive associations. Tasks are designed to measure participants' sensitivity to heartbeat and stomach sensations, as well as socioemotional functioning.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Sleep
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How does fat impact brain metabolism?

Fuel for Thought: How do sugar and fat affect each other in the brain? Do you ever wonder what happens in your brain when you eat dessert? And why sugary and fatty foods are so appealing? If so, you may eligible to participate in a research study to understand the impact of sugar and fat on the brain!

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 45 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Obesity
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Crisfield Resilience Academy

Since Crisfield's founding on the Chesapeake Bay, the environment has been an important part of community life, economy and culture. In an effort to deal with current environmental challenges such as nuisance flooding, storms, and erosion, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the City of Crisfield and Maryland Sea Grant to explore nature-based solutions to flooding such as green infrastructure and marsh restoration. Join a team of Crisfield area residents in the Crisfield Resilience Academy to work with scientists and co-develop community solutions to issues associated with local flooding. For additional information, please join the upcoming informational webinar or contact Jenna Hartley at hartley.jenna@epa.gov. Crisfield Resilience Academy participants will receive a stipend of up to $400/six months for participating.

Age & Gender
  • 15 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
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The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Sport-Related Concussion Care in Emerging Adults

Did you play sports in high school or college? You may be eligible to participate in this research study aimed at understanding sport-related concussion care. Help us understand more about sport-related concussion care behaviors by completing this survey!

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 24 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Injury/Injury Prevention
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
  • and 3 more
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Carbon Fiber Insole Effect on Balance Study

Do you wonder about your mobility as you age? You may be eligible to participate in a research study investigating age effects on foot-ankle interactions with carbon fiber insoles. The goal of this study is to enhance foot and ankle function in aging and mobility. Compensation provided.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 85 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Movement
  • and 2 more
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Osteoarthritis Prevention Study

Did you know that over 250 million persons are affected by Osteoarthritis? It is the leading cause of disability among adults and has no cure. Prevention of OA is preferable to treatment and females are affected at nearly twice the rate as males. If you are a female, at least 50 years of age, overweight, with no or occasional knee pain, you may be able to participate in a research study to find out if a diet and exercise program or a health education program prevent knee OA.

Age & Gender
  • 50 years ~ 99 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Aging
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
  • and 5 more
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How do APOE genetic variants impact brain metabolism?

If you are healthy and between the ages of 30-55 years, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to find out how sugar affects the brain of individuals who carry certain genetic variants.

Age & Gender
  • 30 years ~ 55 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Brain, Head, Nervous System
  • Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  • Healthy Volunteer or General Population
  • Obesity
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Changes in metabolic hormones and eating behaviors before and after weight loss surgery

Are you scheduled for weight loss surgery within the next 12 months? You may be able to take part in a research study to help us learn more about your metabolic hormones, eating behaviors, stress, and weight loss before and after your surgery.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
  • and 3 more
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