Study on Growth and Health Behaviors
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center are seeking healthy children for a study of growth and health behaviors.
Purpose
To better understand growth in children and adolescents.
Who
Healthy boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 17 years old.
What
During the study, boys and girls will have a physical examination, fill out questionnaires, do a fitness test, have a hand x-ray, eat a meal, and give urine and blood samples. Parents/guardians will be informed about possible procedures and must give consent for participation. Compensation is provided.
Where
The study takes place at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD.
Time Required
Two screening visits. If eligible, boys and girls will be invited to participate in three additional studies visits and be seen once a year for the next six years.
For More Information, Call
Office of Patient Recruitment
1-800-411-1222
TTY user dial 7-1-1
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Or go online
Refer to study # 15-CH-0096
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development