UNC NERD Lab

05/28/2025

The UNC NERD Lab is recruiting female adolescents ages 11-14 for an exciting research study examining the impact of changing hormones and stress on mood symptoms during the pubertal transition. Participation will last about 6 weeks and your child will be compensated with up to $330 for participating. Learn more here: bit.ly/unc-evolve

05/20/2025

The UNC NERD Lab is recruiting women ages 18-45 with depression for a research study examining the effects of the menstrual cycle on depressive symptoms. Must be located near UNC Chapel Hill and must not be taking hormonal birth control or using hormonal supplements. Compensation up to $535 provided. Click here to see if you might be eligible!

11/07/2024

Our lab studies the neuroendocrine mechanisms that influence mood across the female reproductive lifespan, including pubertal and menopausal transitions. To do so, we utilize a multimodal approach that combines the precise measurement of hormone fluctuations and neurophysiological responses to stres...

06/26/2024

The survey below will help us determine whether you may be eligible for our project. Please submit the survey only once. If you have already submitted the survey but have not heard from a member of our team within a few business days, please email us at uncwisestudy@unc.edu.

06/25/2024

The UNC NERD Lab is recruiting adolescents ages 11-14 for an exciting research study examining the impact of changing hormones and stress on mood symptoms during the pubertal transition. Participation will last about 6 weeks and up to $330 may be offered in compensation for participation. Follow the link to see if your child may be eligible!

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04/25/2024

The UNC NERD Lab is recruiting adolescents ages 11-14 for an exciting research study examining the impact of changing hormones and stress on mood symptoms during the pubertal transition. Participation will last about 6 weeks and your child will be compensated with up to $320 for participating. Learn more here:

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03/11/2024

Is your son 11-14 years old? He may be able to join a UNC research study! The study lasts about 8 weeks and can earn up to $265. Learn more and find out if he is eligible using this link: bit.ly/unc-ampt

02/23/2024

We are recruiting female adolescents ages 11-14 for a UNC research study looking at mood during puberty! Learn more at bit.ly/unc-evolve

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12/08/2023

For more information and to check eligibility, please visit our website! Link: nerdlab.unc.edu/evolve-study

This research study was approved by the UNC Biomedical IRB ( #20-2816). Contact the IRB at (919) 966-3113 or email: IRB_subjects@unc.edu

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11/20/2023

Help us learn more about mood symptoms during menopause!
If you:
- Have been experiencing increased irritability associated with menopause
- Are having irregular menstrual periods less than 60 days apart
- Are not taking mood-influencing medications or hormonal birth control
You may qualify for a 16-week research study with up to $650 compensation!

To see if you may be eligible, take an online screening survey at https://redcap.link/8ukmozp9 or scan the QR code below!

This research study (IRB #21-3395) is being conducted by researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill. For more information, please contact us at uncwisestudy@unc.edu or (919) 445-6815.

Studying the neuroendocrine mechanisms that influence mood across the female reproductive lifespan

09/15/2023

Adolescents ages 11-14 who were assigned female at birth and are within 1 year of their first menstrual cycle are needed for a UNC research study! We are looking for participants who have been experiencing increased stress, anxiety, and/or depression after starting their period within the last year. Participation will last ~6 weeks. Participants can earn up to $320 in compensation.

- For more information, visit https://nerdlab.unc.edu/evolve-study/ or email evolvestudy@unc.edu.
- This research study was approved by the UNC Biomedical IRB ( #20-2816). Contact the IRB at (919) 966-3113 or email: IRB_subjects@unc.edu