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The Office of Patient Recruitment serves to educate the public about clinical study participation at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. Our mission is to support the research performed at the Clinical Center by coordinating the referral process as the primary point of contact between those seeking to volunteer in clinical studies and the researchers conducting them.
Studies at the NIH
Studies actively recruiting at the NIH
Studies involving children at the NIH
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Welcome to our Featured Studies page! Here, you'll find a curated selection of currently recruiting studies that may pique your interest and offer opportunities for participation. Each study listed comes with a brief explanation to help you understand its purpose and goals. Click on any study title to learn more and see if you're eligible to participate. Your involvement could contribute to advancing scientific knowledge and improving health outcomes. Thank you for considering participation in our research endeavors.
Clinical research is crucial in advancing scientific knowledge and enhancing human well-being. It's essential to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of individuals who volunteer for such research endeavors. Researchers must prioritize the protection of these participants throughout all stages of the study, from planning to implementation and follow-up. Ethical guidelines are a cornerstone in clinical research, safeguarding research volunteers' welfare and upholding the scientific process's integrity.
The NIH Clinical Center prioritizes the protection of privacy for all research volunteers. This Privacy Notice elucidates the collection and utilization of Personally Identifiable Information by the NIH Clinical Center's system, as well as the methods of information transmission.
If you have any questions about the Office of Patient Recruitment or would like to participate in a clinical study at the NIH Clinical center, please reach out to us.
Office of Patient Recruitment
10 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: 800-411-1222
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.
