University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

This study tested whether measuring specific immune cells (CD5+ B cells) in the blood could help doctors decide which ANCA vasculitis patients need ongoing maintenance medication to prevent disease flare-ups. Patients whose blood cells returned to normal levels after initial trea…

This study tested whether a smartphone app delivering mindfulness exercises could help reduce anxiety and stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It enrolled 369 Black and Latino adults with significant anxiety. Participants were assigned to use one of two mindfulness apps or be…

This study looked at whether using a small, handheld device called SinuSonic could improve both physical symptoms and mental well-being in adults with ongoing nasal or sinus congestion. Participants used the device at home for two minutes, twice a day, for five weeks, and reporte…

This early-stage study tested whether a special type of MRI scan using inhaled xenon gas could detect brown adipose tissue (a type of 'good fat' that burns calories) in healthy adults. Researchers scanned 17 volunteers to see if they could measure this fat and its activity when t…

This study tested whether giving rural pharmacists video coaching helps them better counsel patients who are hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines, compared to just giving them standard training materials. Researchers worked with 16 pharmacies in rural areas to see if the coaching imp…

This small study aimed to understand how FDA-approved seizure medications affect brain connectivity patterns in patients with serious brain injuries who have suppressed consciousness. Researchers used MRI brain scans to look for hidden seizure networks before and after giving sei…

This study looked at how well a digital platform called Horyzons could be added to regular mental health care. Horyzons offers therapy content and a private social network. Researchers worked with clinics in North Carolina to understand what helps or hinders using the platform. T…