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Adults with Knee Pain Sought

Clinical Center researchers seek 18-55 year olds with kneecap pain (patellofemoral or anterior knee pain) for a 2-visit outpatient research study. We are studying how muscle weakness around the knee may lead to changes in kneecap motion and pain. Compensation is provided. Learn how to participate by contacting the Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment at 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010) or prpl@cc.nih.gov. Refer to study 13-CC-0099. Read more online at https://go.usa.gov/x.

Healthy Volunteers Needed

Partner with NIAID researchers to investigate how antibiotics affect the trillions of good microbes that live on or in our bodies, also known as our microbiome. If you are 21-39 years old and healthy, contact the CC Office of Patient Recruitment, 1-800-411-1222, or prpl@cc.nih.gov. Refer to study 16-I-0078. Read more online at https://go.usa.gov/xng4m.

Study Needs Healthy Children

NICHD seeks healthy children 7 to 11 years old with above average weight 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.

VRC Recruits Healthy Volunteers

Vaccine Research Center researchers seek healthy volunteers, 18-50 years old, for a study evaluating an investigational vaccine that targets HIV. Compensation is provided. There is no risk of infection. To learn how to participate, call 1-866-833-5433, email vaccines@nih.gov or visit http://bit.ly/VRC-018

Volunteers with Diarrhea Needed

The National Institute of Nursing Research invites volunteers of all ages experiencing diarrhea to participate in a research study. Many people suffer from diarrhea every year. In the United States, it leads to about 130,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths a year. Researchers want to test whether a research tool detects pathogens (for example bacteria) that cause diarrhea. The study involves one outpatient visit that may last 2-3 hours and stool sample collection. No compensation will be provided. All study-related tests will be provided at no charge. Parental consent is required for minors. For more information about study 18-NR-0040, call 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010) or visit https://go.usa.gov/xP7h5

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