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Looking for Covid-Positive People

NHLBI researchers seek Covid-19-positive patients in the DMV area for a new clinical trial. The study hopes to help researchers understand how coronavirus affects the function of the body’s immune system in controlling the infection. Additionally, researchers want to understand how different organs of the body (such as the lungs, heart, brain and kidneys) respond to the infection from its early appearance to recovery, and whether there are any long-term effects. For details, see https://go.usa.gov/xfcEh. All medical care is at no cost to the participant and compensation for the entire study is provided. Contact NATHX_COVID@nih.gov for more information.

NICHD Recruits Kids for Growth Study

NICHD study seeks children 2-18 years old with growth hormone excess to participate in a research study. Researchers want to see if pegvisomant, a drug that antagonizes growth hormone action, can help children and adolescents with gigantism. See details at https://go.usa.gov/xyqQu. If you are interested in participating, contact the Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment at 800-411-1222, TTY for the deaf or hard-of-hearing 1-866-411-1010. Se habla español. Email prpl@cc.nih.gov. Refer to study 19-CH-0071.

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