Volunteers Needed for Microbiome Study

Healthy volunteers 18-60 years old are needed for a new study investigating how changes in our diet can affect our intestinal microorganisms. The CLEAN-MED diet intervention study of the gut microbiome is a new study that wants to see the changes in the environment in the intestine. Participants will keep detailed food logs, and provide stool, urine and blood samples throughout the study. Options include a 9-week study or a year-long study. Contact the Office of Patient Recruitment at (866) 444-2214 (TTY users dial 711) or ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #000871-CC. Online: https://clinicalstudies.info.nih.gov/ProtocolDetails.aspx?id=000871-CC

MRI Study Needs Healthy Volunteers

Researchers at NIH seek healthy volunteers for an outpatient research study. The study aims to develop improved MRI techniques for studying brain function. The study will also look at new methods for monitoring blood flow to brain regions to understand normal and abnormal brain behaviors. Compensation is provided. For more information, contact the Office of Patient Recruitment at (866) 444-2214 or email us at ccopr@nih.gov. TTY users dial 711. Refer to study 00-N-0082. Online: https://go.usa.gov/xe7a2.

Healthy Volunteers Needed for Universal Flu Vaccine Study

NIAID researchers seek healthy volunteers 18 to 50 years old to participate in a universal influenza (flu) vaccine study. Scientists are testing an investigational flu vaccine (Flu-Mos v1) to determine safety and tolerability. There is no risk of infection from participation, as the investigational product does not contain any flu virus. Financial compensation is provided. Contact the Office of Patient Recruitment at (866) 444-2214 (TTY users dial 711) or ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #000410-I. Online: https://bit.ly/3QfIqWf.

Diet and SCD Study Seeks Adults

Does diet affect sickle cell disease (SCD)? Clinical Center researchers are conducting a study to help discover the answer. The study will examine the impact of diet and nutrition on the health of adults living with SCD. If you are age 18 or older, diagnosed with SCD and wish to participate, contact the Office of Patient Recruitment at (866) 444-2214 (TTY users dial 711) or email: ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #000518-CC. Online: http://go.usa.gov/xzFeR.