Oral Health Study: UNCoVer the Connections to General Health

This is a randomized control trial that will evaluate the impact of regular, professional, non-surgical Intensive Periodontal Therapy (scaling, root planing, and optimal oral hygiene with associated professional oral health behavior advice) to find out whether the effects of oral health are associated with corresponding changes in general health. You may be able to participate if you are between the ages of 18 and 70 years of age, able to speak and read English, have at least 16 teeth present, have a history of Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes, or Cardiovascular Disease, and have access to iOS or Android devices. Females of childbearing potential must be willing to take a pregnancy test. If you qualify to be in the study, participation will include multiple study visits over the course of 2 years. Qualified participants will be paid up to $840 and will receive at least $1000 in dental treatments & $500 in products. If interested, please call us at 919-537-3415 or email gumdisease@unc.edu.

Mouthwash Clinical Trial

A new clinical trial to determine whether mouthwash can reduce the spread of coronavirus. Those interested in learning more about the trial can email gohealthcenter@unc.edu or call 984-363-6243.

Children's Fluoride Consumption Study

Help us learn if fluoride in bottled water can help prevent cavities in early childhood. Your household may be able to take part in this research study if: • Your child is between 2 months old and 6 months old • You live in Kinston NC or Lenoir County NC The study can be done entirely from your home and by phone. You may be compensated up to $480 for your time and effort Enrollment will start in the Spring of 2022 and study visits will occur through 2026. See if your household can participate by contacting the study coordinator at 919-445-5140 or email at waterBESTstudy@unc.edu For more information go to waterBESTstudy.com UNC-CH IRB 20-3273. The investigator for this study is Dr. Gary Slade. Contact the Institutional Review Board at 919-966-3113 or by email to IRB_subjects@unc.edu.

Dental Research Study (IFI Study)

The GO Health Clinic at the Adams School of Dentistry is currently recruiting participants for a research study analyzing the effects of a specific protein on periodontal (gum) disease. If you qualify to be in the study, participation will include 6 visits to the Adams School of Dentistry. You may be eligible to participate if you are at least 18 years of age, have periodontal (gum) disease, have at least 20 natural teeth, are not a smoker and are not diabetic. Participants that complete this study will receive a $200.00 Visa gift card, a free dental cleaning, and parking vouchers for each study visit. If interested, please contact the GO Health Clinic at 919-537-3424 or gohealthcenter@unc.edu.

Nasal Ram Pressure (NRP) Study

This is an observational study that will enroll two-year-old children with repaired cleft palate for four study visits over a three-year period. We will determine the clinical utility of a novel aerodynamic measure (nasal ram pressure) obtained at two years of age to predict speech and velopharyngeal (VP) function when older at 3-, 4-, and 5-years of age. To learn more about this study, please email Stop_Study@unc.edu.

Speech Study

This is an observational study that will enroll children between 4 to 6 years of age with and without repaired cleft palate for four study visits over a three-year period. We will enroll three groups of children: (i) with repaired cleft palate, (ii) without cleft palate but with history of frequent middle ear infections, and (iii) typically-developing without cleft palate or frequent middle ear infections. We will make audio recordings of the children to document changes in speech over a three-year period. Enrolled children in either study will receive a $100 gift card for the first study visit, an $80 gift card for subsequent visits, and a $50 bonus gift card for completing all four visits. To learn more about this study, please email Stop_Study@unc.edu.

TMD Headache Study

Headache attributed to Temporomandibular Disorder (TMDH) is a secondary headache caused by a disorder involving the structures in the temporomandibular region. It is a common type of TMD. The association between TMDH and primary headaches is unknown. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the presence of primary headaches (e.g. migraines, tension type headaches) in patients suffering from chronic TMD with and without TMDH. This study will recruit patients with chronic TMD with and without TMDH from the Orofacial Pain Clinic. Participants will complete several questionnaires related to headaches. For more information on this study, please call 919-445-4143.