Healthy Volunteers Needed

Researchers at NIH’s Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology are seeking healthy volunteers to be part of a malaria vaccine research study. Malaria is spread to humans after they are bitten by an infected mosquito. Likewise, a mosquito picks up malaria when they bite an infected person. For this study, researchers are developing a new, investigational vaccine with the goal of breaking this cycle. Compensation will be provided. Contact (866) 444-2214 (TTY users dial 711) or ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #001501. Online: https://go.nih.gov/qHyOvAW.

Study Recruits People with DBA

Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA) is an inherited disorder that occurs when the bone marrow fails to make red blood cells, leading to anemia and bone marrow failure, with increased cancer risks. Researchers want to know whether the investigational drug Bitopertin is safe and effective in helping restore blood formation by targeting one of the defects in bone marrow found in people with DBA. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with DBA and have not responded to therapy, has relapsed or is not able to tolerate current treatment, you may be eligible to participate in this study. There is no cost for tests, treatments or procedures. Travel, food and lodging may be provided. To learn more, contact the Office of Patient Recruitment at (866) 444-2214 (TTY users dial 711) or email ccopr@nih.gov for study #001528-H. Online: https://go.nih.gov/LB196jG.

EBV Vaccine Trial Needs Volunteers

NIAID researchers are enrolling healthy volunteers ages 18-29 living in D.C., Maryland or Virginia in an investigational Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) vaccine clinical trial. If you are eligible, consider joining research to stop the spread of EBV—the most common cause of infectious mononucleosis (mono) and associated with some cancers. Compensation will be provided up to $2220 over the course of the trial. For more information, contact the Office of Patient Recruitment at (866) 444-2214 (TTY users dial 711) or ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #21-I-0005. Online: https://go.nih.gov/GqYvJSI.

Study Seeks Pregnant People

An NHLBI research study seeks pregnant people between ages 18 and 45 with sickle cell disease (SCD) who are at risk of having an infant with SCD to donate their baby’s cord blood. Procedures provided at no cost. Contact the Office of Patient Recruitment at (866) 444-2214 (TTY users dial 711) or ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #01-H-0122. Online: https://go.nih.gov/0eDgvaS.