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The VRC conducts clinical trials to evaluate promising HIV, Biodefense and Re-Emerging Infectious Disease vaccine candidates.
If you are interested in volunteering to participate in a
clinical trial, please call us at 1-866-833-LIFE (5433)
or e-mail us at VRCforlife@mail.nih.gov.
We will send you information about our clinical trials and
follow up with you to answer any questions.
Once you agree to participate, we will follow the steps below.
Informed Consent
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You will have an initial interview |
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We will tell you about the study in detail |
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We will answer any questions you have to make sure that
you understand everything involved with participating
in our trial |
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You will read and sign a consent form for the study |
Eligibility Screening
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We will ask you to complete a health questionnaire |
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You will receive a clinical exam that includes blood
tests and a physical exam |
Vaccination
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Over the period of a few weeks or months (depending
on the trial) you will receive a vaccination or a series
of vaccinations |
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You will be asked to keep a record of any physical reaction
you have to the vaccine |
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We will monitor the effects of the vaccine through periodic
blood tests |
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You will also receive physical examinations while you
are participating in the trial |
For more information on recruitment for VRC clinical trials, please read the
VRC Philosophy for Volunteer
Recruitment.
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