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Volunteers Needed for Cancer Study

Have you been diagnosed with cancer of the head and neck? NIH researchers are investigating the effectiveness of atorvastatin (40 mg) at reducing the incidence of hearing loss in patients treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy for head and neck cancer.

To inquire about participating in this study at the NIH Clinical Center, please contact the NIH Office of Patient Recruitment at 866-444-8810 or ccopr@nih.gov. For more information on this clinical trial, see: https://go.usa.gov/xFY69

DC Volunteers Sought for Heart Study

If you live in Washington D.C. ward 7 or 8 and you are an African American 18 or older with a risk factor for heart disease, then you can participate in a diet research study. Compensation for participation will be provided. 

To learn more about this study, see: https://go.nih.gov/gHkL7WX. To inquire about participating, please contact the NIH Office of Patient Recruitment at 866-444-8810 or ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #20-CC-0036. 

Volunteer for Fish Oil Study

If you or a family member have elevated triglycerides, you may be interested in participating in a clinical trial designed to understand the effects that fish oil with Palmitoleic acid may have on metabolism and understanding heart disease. To learn more about this protocol taking place at the NIH Clinical Center, see: https://go.nih.gov/ZPRnJKA.

To inquire about participating, please contact the NIH Office of Patient Recruitment at 866-444-8810 or ccopr@nih.gov.

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