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NHLBI Studies Need Volunteers

NHLBI researchers need volunteers with Williams syndrome, supravalvar aortic stenosis or good health for a study at the Clinical Center to learn how narrow or stiff blood vessels impact heart, lungs, gut, kidneys and brain. Study-related tests are provided at no cost. Compensation and travel assistance may be provided. For more information, call the Office of Patient Recruitment, 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Read more online at https://go.usa.gov/xN9Yz. Refer to study 16-H-0144.

Study of Hereditary Stomach Cancer

NCI researchers need volunteers with hereditary stomach cancer or at risk for hereditary stomach cancer for a clinical study at the Clinical Center. This study investigates hereditary forms of stomach cancer and the genes that may cause them. All study-related tests and procedures are provided at no cost. For more information, call the Office of Patient Recruitment, 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Read more online: https://go.usa.gov/xX78F. Refer to study 17-C-0043.

Healthy Volunteers Needed

NIAID researchers seek healthy volunteers, 18-50 years old, for an investigational vaccine study targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Compensation is provided. For more information, call 1-866-833-5433 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Email vaccines@nih.gov or visit http://bit.ly/2nOkOvY.

Diet Study Needs Volunteers

NIAAA researchers are testing if a ketogenic diet will help with the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and brain function in individuals with alcohol use disorder undergoing treatment of alcohol detoxification at the Clinical Center. For more information, contact the Office of Patient Recruitment, 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Read about the study at https://go.usa.gov/xRefA. Refer to study 17-AA-0192.

Study Needs Heavy Drinkers

NIAAA researchers seek heavy drinkers for a study evaluating alcohol intake and brain function for a study at the Clinical Center. Compensation and travel assistance may be provided. For more information, call the Office of Patient Recruitment, 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xX75y. Refer to study 14-AA-0192.

Flu Vaccine Study Recruits Healthy Vols

Vaccine Research Center researchers seek healthy volunteers, 18-70 years old, for an investigational influenza vaccine study. Scientists are testing new vaccines to determine if they are safe and effective in preventing the flu. Compensation is provided. For more information, call 1-866-833-5433 or email vaccines@nih.gov. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xNH7U. Refer to study VRC316.

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