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Healthy Volunteers Clinical Trial in Bethesda, MD

Access cutting-edge healthy volunteers treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Bethesda. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Bethesda

    Convenient for MD residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Bethesda site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Healthy Volunteers Study in Bethesda

The Hematology Branch of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is doing a variety of laboratory research experiments that require blood and tissue samples from healthy volunteers. This protocol provides a mechanism for collecting these tissue samples. Research includes studies of normal and abnormal formation of blood cells, viral blood diseases, the role of the immune system in marrow failure and genetic risk factors for aplastic anemia. Healthy normal volunteers 8 years of age and older may be eligible for this study. Samples are collected as follows: * Blood samples: Participants 8 years of age and older donate up to 4 tablespoons of blood, which is obtained from a needle placed in an arm vein. * Participants 8 years of age and older donate a buccal mucosa sample (cells from the inside of the cheek). The inside of the cheek is scraped gently with a nylon brush. * Participants 18 years of age and older donate a bone marrow sample. The bone marrow is obtained from the hip bone. The skin over the area is wiped clean with alcohol and iodine, and then a local anesthetic is injected under the skin and also into the bone. When the area is numb, a bone marrow aspiration needle is introduced through the bone surface into the marrow. The marrow cells are collected using a syringe connected to the needle.

Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Self-declared healthy volunteer (for blood and buccal mucosa sample donors). Be healthy, as determined by Principal Investigator or designee based on recent (\<3 months) history, physical and laboratory results (for bone marrow and skin tissue sample donors). \<TAB\>\<TAB\>\<TAB\>\<TAB\>\<TAB\> Age 8 years and older (no upper limit) for blood and buccal mucosa sampling. OR Ages 18 years or older (no upper limit) for bone marrow or skin tissue sampling.

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to comprehend the investigational nature of the protocol participation. CBC determined outside expected normal ranges for the subject (bone marrow and skin tissue donors only). Pregnancy Age less than 18 years for skin tissue sampling, bone marrow aspirate and biopsy. Off campus volunteers for skin tissue sampling bone marrow aspirate and biopsy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Bethesda?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT00442195) has an active research site in Bethesda, MD that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Healthy Volunteers Treatment Options in Bethesda, MD

If you're searching for healthy volunteers treatment options in Bethesda, MD, this clinical trial (NCT00442195) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Bethesda research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced healthy volunteers specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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