Join Our Research Study Community
Our vision is to use scientific discovery to ensure optimal health through individualized nutrition. To do this, we need your help! Many of our research studies rely on volunteers to help us learn how nutrition science works in differing people.
Make a difference
Help us learn how nutrition science works in differing people.
Participation is Free
Most studies include compensation for your time.
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Participant Opportunities
A research study that tests a healthy eating and exercise program for 12 weeks.
• 18-39 years of age
• BMI between 25 and 45
• See eligibility criteria
Kannapolis, NC
Researchers need health information from large numbers of people who have different backgrounds and come from different parts of the country.
• 18+ years of age
• Children can also participate at some locations
Kannapolis, NC & surrounding areasChapel Hill, NC & surrounding areas
NPH is a partner of the All of Us Research Program. NPH studies how individual people respond to different foods.
• 18+ years of age
• Speak English or Spanish
• Must be enrolled in the All of Us Research Program.
Kannapolis, NC
Provides adolescent and young adult cancer survivors with tools and strategies to manage their weight and improve diet quality and physical fitness.
• 18-39 years of age
All measures can be completed virtually/remotely
The purpose of this study is to show how nutrition helps babies grow and learn.
• 18 to 35 year old women who are pregnant and plan to breastfeed
OR
• Currently breastfeeding babies younger than 3 months of age
Kannapolis, NC
Researching whether consuming blueberries and exercising can support brain health as we age.
• Ages 65–85
• Experiencing memory issues
• Physically inactive (less than 150 min/week of moderate exercise in the last 4 weeks)
Kannapolis, NC
This study looks at how your body processes different amounts of flavonoids (nutrients found in certain foods) over time.
• Age between 40 and 70 years
• BMI between 18 and 30 kg/m²
• Not taking medications, supplements, or antibiotics
• No allergy to milk, soy milk, green tea, blueberries, apples, or pineapples
• Non-smoking
Kanapolis, NC
Do you feel out of control around food? Have you been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
• 18+ years of age
• Have Type 2 Diabetes (A1c 7.5+)
• Have a working smartphone
• Feel out of control around food
See eligible criteria
Kannapolis, NC
A 3-month diet intervention to show how nutrition helps babies grow and learn.
• 18 to 35 year old women who are pregnant and plan to breastfeed
OR
• Currently breastfeeding babies younger than 3 months of age
Kannapolis, NC
Studying how gut bacteria break down food and how nutrition supports overall health.
• Age between 18 and 65 years
• BMI between 18–25 or 30–40
• Not currently breastfeeding
• Not taking medications or antibiotics
Kanapolis, NC
Studying how an omega-3 dietary supplement may affect adults with obesity.
• Ages 25-65 years of age
• BMI 30-40
If you smoke, are allergic to fish, or take medication for diabetes, asthma, or any autoimmune disease, you do not qualify.
Kannapolis, NC
What To Expect
• You may be asked to eat or drink certain nutrients or provide biological samples such as blood or urine. We may record your physical measurements or have you take some cognitive tests.
• You are typically paid for your time based on the activities and time commitment required.
Join the Participant Pool
Be the first to know! The pool is a secure, confidential database for people interested in being notified of future studies with us on the NC Research Campus here in Kannapolis! The pool allows us to share information with you about research studies you may be eligible to join, but does not commit you to participating in any way.
How NRI Advances Nutrition and Health
• Driving Discovery
Clinical studies are essential to advancing scientific knowledge—helping us uncover how nutrition influences health and disease, and paving the way for innovative, evidence-based solutions that benefit people everywhere.
• Empower Your Health Through Research
As a participant at NRI, you can take part in cutting-edge nutrition research that may offer insight into your own health—while contributing to discoveries that benefit others.
• Advancing Science with Global Reach
When you participate in research at NRI, you become a vital part of discovering how nutrition can improve health for people everywhere.