Healthy Volunteers Needed
NIAID is seeking healthy male and female volunteers ages 18-40 for a research study to determine whether lopinavir/ritonavir (antiviral medication) has direct effects on how the lining of the arteries function before and after receiving 4 weeks of therapy. In order to participate, you must be a nonsmoker in good health, not be HIV-infected and not be taking any chronic medications. Participants will be compensated for study participation. For more information, contact Jocelyn Voell, (301) 435-7913.
Weight and Insulin Study
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is conducting a study examining weight and stress responses to exercise in African American and Caucasian men and women between the ages of 18 and 45. Volunteers will be compensated for their participation. Call (301) 295-1371 or email humanperformancelab@usuhs.mil.
Asian/Chinese Volunteers Needed
The department of transfusion medicine (Blood Bank) at the Clinical Center seeks healthy volunteers (male and female) 18 years of age and older to participate in a research apheresis study that assesses the influence of ethnic background on immune response. Volunteers are needed who were born in China, including Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore or first generation offspring of parents who were born in these countries. Two visits are required and compensation is available. Call Rose Werden, (301) 402-0757.
Malaria Vaccine Study Needs Volunteers
Healthy men and women ages 18-45, without previous history of malaria or receipt of a malaria vaccine, are needed to participate in a study on the safety and effectiveness of a new investigational malaria vaccine at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring. Health screening and financial compensation provided. Call 1-866-856-3259 toll free or (301) 319-9335/9320, or visit www.wrairclinicaltrials.com.
1-Day Outpatient Study
Healthy volunteers, ages 19 to 55, are needed to participate in research studying genes and brain function. Testing procedures involve a blood draw, non-invasive neuroimaging, interviews and cognitive testing. No overnight stay. No medication trial. Compensation provided. Call the Clinical Brain Disorders Branch at (301) 435-8970 or email ThorpeK@intra.nimh.nih.gov. Refer to protocol # 95-M-0150.
African American Adults Needed
A doctoral student at American University is recruiting African American adults over the age of 18 for a questionnaire study on mood. The questionnaire packet takes about 30 minutes to complete. If interested in participating, email Victoria Coleman at vc0014a@american.edu or call (202) 885-1729 for more information.
Female Volunteers Needed
The Behavioral Endocrinology Branch, NIMH, seeks healthy female volunteers ages 40-50 to participate in longitudinal studies of the perimenopause. Volunteers must have regular menstrual cycles and be medication-free. Periodic hormonal evaluations, symptom rating completion and occasional interviews will be performed. Subjects will be paid. Call Linda Simpson-St. Clair, (301) 496-9576.
Psychology Study Recruits Volunteers
African American men ages 18-65 are needed to participate in a 45-minute psychology study on personality and dating preferences. $25 compensation. Call Rachel at (202) 885-1729.
Study of Genes, Aging and Cognition
Healthy volunteers, over the age of 55, are needed to study the genetics of aging and cognition. Participation requires a blood draw and non-invasive clinical, neurological and cognitive testing procedures. No overnight stays. No medication trials. Compensation provided. Call Bobby Das at (301) 435-4593 or email DasB@ intra.nimh.nih.gov. Refer to protocol # 00-M-0085.
Are You a Woman Who Has Been Depressed?
NIMH is looking for female volunteers to participate in a study that examines the role of hormones in depression. Participants should not be currently depressed, be between ages 18-45, be medically healthy and not be taking any medications, including birth control pills. Study includes medical and psychiatric evaluations. Financial compensation and transportation reimbursement provided. For more information call Linda Simpson-St. Clair, (301) 496-9576 (TTY 1-866-411-1010).
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