NIH Record - National Institutes of Health

Asthma Research Volunteers Needed

Individuals 18 years or older with asthma are sought to participate in a 1- to 2-day research study in the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Branch at the National Institutes of Health. A thorough medical evaluation and monetary compensation will be provided. If interested, call (301) 402-1553.

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.

Flu Vax 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 whether 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.

Diagnosed with Stomach Cancer?

Have you been diagnosed with stomach cancer? NCI researchers need volunteers 18 or older with stomach cancer that has spread to the abdomen for a study at the Clinical Center combining surgery with heated chemotherapy as a potential new treatment for stomach cancer. For more information, call the Office of Patient Recruitment, 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Learn more online at https://go.usa.gov/xXnqK. Refer to study 17-C-0070.

Study Needs Healthy Children

NICHD seeks healthy children 7 to 11 years old to join in a research study. Researchers want to learn if breaking up sitting with short periods of activity improves children’s metabolism and attention. Six outpatient visits on consecutive days of about 3 hours each (Monday-Friday, early evening and Saturday morning) are required. Compensation will be provided. For more information, call 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xRPAg. Refer to study 17-CH-0130.

Study Needs Overweight Adults

NICHD seeks adults who are overweight, have high blood pressure and/or pre-diabetes to participate in a study. Researchers are examining the effects of the medication colchicine on the complications of obesity. Compensation is provided. For more information call 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010) Hablamos español. Refer to study 14-CH-0119.

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