{"id":1681,"date":"2025-02-27T16:19:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T21:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/?page_id=1681"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:52:58","slug":"studies-currently-enrolling-participants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/research\/for-research-participants\/participate-in-our-research\/studies-currently-enrolling-participants\/","title":{"rendered":"Studies Currently Enrolling Participants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Learn more about the studies in which we are currently enrolling participants.<\/p>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group Studies Currently Enrolling Participants oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"true\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                <strong>Brain Development in Infants with Angelman Syndrome<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">The goal of the Brain Development in Infants with Angelman Syndrome study is to learn more about the early brain and behavioral development of infants with Angelman syndrome (AS) to aid in the future development of supports and treatments. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/?page_id=1628&amp;preview=true\">Brain Development in Infants with Angelman Syndrome<\/a> study page.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                <strong>Brain Development in Infants with Fragile X Syndrome<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">The goal of the Brain Development in Infants with Fragile X Syndrome study is to learn more about the early brain and behavioral development of infants with fragile X syndrome (FXS) to aid in the future development of supports and treatments. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/?page_id=1633&amp;preview=true\">Brain Development in Infants with Fragile X Syndrome<\/a> study page.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-2\">\n                <strong>Social Connections and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Older Autistic Adults<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">The Connections Plus Study is a virtual research study looking at how social and community connections relate to mental health in autistic adults ages 55 and older. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/?page_id=1640&amp;preview=true\">Connections Plus Study<\/a> page.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-3\">\n                <strong>Racism and Resilience among Black Autistic Children and Caregivers<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">This research study is focused on understanding the experiences of Black parents and caregivers. Your involvement will contribute to valuable insights that will help support the community. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/?page_id=1644&amp;preview=true\">Racism and Resilience among Black Autistic Children and Caregivers<\/a> study page.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-4\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-4\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-4\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-4\">\n                <strong>Physical Activity and Community Empowerment (PACE)<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">The researchers of this project are focused on building supportive communities. They have developed and studied a novel exercise program, publishing data on its positive impact on increasing step counts and supporting weight loss for a group of 40 individuals. In addition, their team and collaborators have organized an inclusive group fitness class based on the program. They are ready to expand these programs to meet the needs of more people through their clinical trial. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/research\/for-research-participants\/participate-in-our-research\/studies-currently-enrolling-participants\/physical-activity-and-community-empowerment-pace\/\">PACE study<\/a> page.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-5\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-5\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-5\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-5\">\n                <strong>Daily Living Skills Intervention for Autistic Adolescents Prior to the Transition to Adulthood<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">This study aims to learn more about treatments that facilitate a successful transition from high school to adulthood for autistic teens. Teens and their caregiver will be randomized to participate in either a weekly social skills intervention or a daily living skills intervention. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/?page_id=1653&amp;preview=true\">study page<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-6\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-6\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-6\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-6\">\n                <strong>Comparing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy vs Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Autistic Adults<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">The purpose of this study is to compare two mental health therapies among autistic adults. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/?page_id=1657&amp;preview=true\">Comparing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy vs Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Autistic Adults<\/a>\u00a0study page.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-7\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-7\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-7\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-7\">\n                <strong>The Family-Implemented Treatment for Behavioral Inflexibility Project (FITBI)<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">The FITBI Project is a partnership between the University of Kansas and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. The FITBI Project is a research study delivered via telehealth that provides caregiver coaching for inflexible or repetitive behaviors in autistic children between the ages of 3 and 9 years. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/?page_id=1663&amp;preview=true\">FITBI Project<\/a> study page.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-8\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-8\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-8\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-8\">\n                <strong>Early Markers of Expressive and Receptive (Language) Growth in Ethnically Diverse Autistic Toddlers (EMERGE)<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">The EMERGE Study aims to understand language growth over time in autism. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/research\/for-research-participants\/participate-in-our-research\/studies-currently-enrolling-participants\/early-markers-of-expressive-and-receptive-language-growth-in-ethnically-diverse-autistic-toddlers-emerge\/\">EMERGE study<\/a> page.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-9\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-9\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-9\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-9\">\n                <strong>Immune Functioning and Social Reward Processing in Autism (ARISE)<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">The purpose of this research study is to investigate the relationship between neural response to rewards, inflammation, autistic traits, and quality of life in adults, ages 18-40. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/?page_id=1669&amp;preview=true\">ARISE<\/a> study page.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-10\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-10\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-10\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-10\">\n                <strong>Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD)<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">The HBCD Study is the largest long-term study of early brain and child development in the United States. The study will enroll a large number of families from across the US and follow them and their children through early childhood. The researchers want to better understand how the brain develops and is changed by exposure to substances and other environmental conditions. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/research\/for-research-participants\/participate-in-our-research\/studies-currently-enrolling-participants\/healthy-brain-and-child-development-hbcd\/\">HBCD study<\/a> page.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-11\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-11\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-11\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-11\">\n                <strong>Vocal Development Landmarks Assessment<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">Infants make many sounds before they say their first words. Vocal development refers to the process of forming speech sounds and words. These are important vocal milestones during the first years of life. It can be challenging to assess these skills. That is why the Boys Town National Research Hospital and UNC are working together to create a tool called the Vocal Development Landmark Assessment (VDLA) to assess infant vocal development. For more information, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/?page_id=1679&amp;preview=true\">Vocal Development Landmarks Assessment<\/a> study page.<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":55430,"featured_media":0,"parent":27,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"layout":"","cellInformation":"","apiCallInformation":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-1681","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","odd"],"acf":[],"_links_to":[],"_links_to_target":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1681","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55430"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1681"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1681\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2185,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1681\/revisions\/2185"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/cidd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1681"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}