Sickle Cell Study Seeks Volunteers

The umbilical cord blood is rich in stem cells, which can be used in new sickle cell therapies. A research study at NIH is looking for women between 18 and 45 years of age with a risk of having an infant with sickle cell disease to donate their baby’s umbilical cord. There is no cost for medical procedures. For information on how you can participate, contact the Office of Patient Recruitment at 866-444-8810, and refer to study #01-H-0122 ccopr@nih.gov. For more information, see: https://go.nih.gov/6KDclKd. 

Eczema Study: Help Relieve the Itch

Eczema is a stubborn skin problem that shows up as redness and intense itching. Eczema can affect people of all ages but it’s more common in infants and young children. NIH doctors are looking for volunteers aged 3-21 for an eczema study. For information on how to participate, contact Patient Recruitment at 866-444-8810, ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #15-I-0162. For more, see: https://bit.ly/3BGyFLD.