Healthy Volunteers Wanted

Researchers at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute are enrolling healthy volunteers or volunteers diagnosed with moderate or severe psoriasis in an observational study to determine how chronic inflammation caused by psoriasis effects blood flow to the heart. In this study, all tests, treatments and procedures are provided at no cost. Compensation and travel assistance may be available. Contact the Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment at (866) 444-2214 (TTY/ASCII 800-877-8339) or prpl@cc.nih.gov. Refer to study 0000136. Read more online at https://go.usa.gov/xFBC2.

Remote Study Seeks Volunteers

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a condition that can cause changes in skin color and growth of tumors (called plexiform neurofibromas or PNs) under the skin. PNs can form anywhere in the body and based on their size or location, the tumors can become visible and cause unwelcome changes in appearance. NCI is conducting a new study to see if NF1 patients who are treated with Selumetinib have a noticeable improvement in the appearance of their tumors. 

Researchers at NCI are looking for volunteers to help rate changes in the appearance of PN tumors viewed in patient photos before and after treatment. This is a remote study using a smartphone or computer to complete an online questionnaire in one or two 1-hour sessions to review photographs of patients with or without treatment and score the appearance of visible tumors. 

To learn more, contact the Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment at (866) 444-2214 (TTY: 800-877-8339) or email prpl@cc.nih.gov and refer to study 000173-C, or visit https://go.usa.gov/x6Qqb.

Have Food Allergy? 

NIAID researchers are seeking volunteers ages 2 and older who have at least one food allergy to participate in a study to better understand how food allergies affect health. Participants receive a comprehensive nutritional evaluation and meet with a dietitian for individualized counseling. Compensation for participation is provided. For more information, call the Office of Patient Recruitment at (866) 444-2214 (800-877-8339 TTY/ASCII) or email prpl@cc.nih.gov. Refer to NIH study #15-I-0162. https://go.usa.gov/xQYw9.