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Healthy Volunteers Needed

NIAID researchers seek healthy volunteers, 18-50 years old, for an investigational vaccine study targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Compensation is provided. For more information, call 1-866-833-5433 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Email vaccines@nih.gov or visit http://bit.ly/2nOkOvY.

Volunteers with Leukemia Needed

NHLBI researchers need volunteers with CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) for a new investigational treatment study. Researchers are adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy agent) to standard treatment. If you have received treatment for CLL and progressed or have high-risk genetic changes such as deletion 17p, TP53 mutation, NOTCH1 mutation or complex cytogenics, you may be interested in participating. To learn more, call the Office of Patient Recruitment at 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Read more online at https://go.usa.gov/xnYae. Refer to study 17-H-0118.

NIDDK Study Seeks Overweight Men

NIDDK researchers are seeking overweight/obese men, 18-50 years old, to participate in a study looking at a potential link between consumption of processed foods and the development of metabolic syndrome. Participants will be required to remain in the hospital for 1 month on 2 separate occasions and eat only the meals provided by NIH during that time. Compensation is provided. To learn more, call the Office of Patient Recruitment at 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xRRE7.

Healthy Volunteers Needed for Malaria Vaccine Study

NIAID researchers seek healthy volunteers, ages 18-50, for a study testing an investigational malaria vaccine at the Clinical Center. Compensation is provided. To learn how to participate, call the Office of Patient Recruitment, 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xX5t4. Refer to study 17-I-0067.

NHLBI Study Needs Patients

NHLBI researchers are testing two low doses of danazol on individuals with short telomere disease and bone marrow disease, lung or liver disease. For more information, call the Office of Patient Recruitment, 1-866-444-2214 (TTY 1-866-411-1010). Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xnPYm. Refer to study 18-H-0004.

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