Featured Studies

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which causes mono, affects over 90% of the global population and is linked to severe health conditions like cancer and autoimmune diseases. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases seeks healthy volunteers aged 18–29 who live in the DMV area to help test a new experimental EBV vaccine.

Dr. Hourigan and her team at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) study how pregnancy and breastfeeding shape breast milk's immune, nutritional, and microbiome qualities. While breast milk is known to be the best nutrition for babies, there's still much more to learn. They invite pregnant and breastfeeding women to participate in this research study. You can help! The study design involves multiple visits during pregnancy, lactation, and up to two months after breastfeeding stops. During visits, stool, blood, saliva, and breast milk (if breastfeeding) will be collected, with an option to mail in samples.

Are allergies holding you back from living life to the fullest? Dr. Paneez Khoury and her team at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases seek volunteers aged three and older (parental consent required for minors) with allergies or sinus disease. You don't need a confirmed diagnosis; Individuals with a history of or suspected allergic disease are also welcome.

This study explores whether the Esophageal String Test (EST), a simple, less invasive procedure can accurately detect H. pylori and antibiotic resistance, compared to traditional testing that uses endoscopic biopsies.

Research Study #001706-I - Join a research study investigating the best-tolerated number of whipworm eggs to give to a healthy adult that results in a whipworm infection. The findings from this study will contribute to the development of new therapies in future research.

Research Study #001854-I to explore the effects of Zemaira® for individuals with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). This study aims to understand how people with EoE feel while taking Zemaira® and whether it provides any benefits. By joining this research, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to medical advancements that could improve care for those with EoE. Every patient plays a key role in shaping future treatments and expanding knowledge about this condition. 

To learn how malaria develops in people; how the body's immune system reacts to malaria; and how malaria spreads from people to mosquitoes.

Do you or your child experience recurring fever with mouth sores (canker sores), sore throat, or swollen neck glands? These could be symptoms of PFAPA, the most common periodic fever syndrome in children.

Dr. Manthiram and her team at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seek volunteers who are one month and older (parental consent required for minors) to participate in a research study to better understand PFAPA. Compensation provided. Participants can join from home anywhere in the USA or internationally.

Are you from Mexico, Central or South America, or India with hydrocephalus, seizures, or an inflammatory condition of the central nervous system without a diagnosis? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is studying people with cysticercosis and those likely to have cysticercosis. All study related tests and procedures are provided at no cost to you. Travel to and from NIH may be reimbursed.

The National Institutes of Health seeks healthy volunteers to participate in a research study for the collection of blood components such as platelets and plasma. Doctors are studying new techniques needed to develop gene therapy and other treatments for certain inherited immune system diseases. All participants will be screened with a medical history, physical examination, blood and urine tests.