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

Do you have a 2- to 4-year-old child? Does your child drink tap or bottled water? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study of children’s fluoride consumption. If you choose to participate, you will be asked to collect fingernail clippings from your child and tap water sample from your house. There will also be one telephone interview and one study visit, either at your home or at UNC Adams School of Dentistry, each lasting about 30 minutes. You will be compensated for your time. For more information, please contact Sonya Capps at 919-537-3269 or email sonya_capps@unc.edu.

Prevent COVID-U

“Prevent COVID U” is a research study conducted by the COVID-19 Prevention Network and formed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health to respond to the global pandemic. Participants will be offered the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, but can opt out of getting it should they choose. We are looking for people between the ages of 18 and 29, who have never been diagnosed with COVID-19 and have not had any COVID-19 vaccines. The study is open to those who want the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and those who do not. There is NO cost to participate in the study, and you will be reimbursed for your time and participation (up to $1,032)! For more information or to sign up visit the study website www.preventcovidu.org. For questions, please email preventcovidunc@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.