Featured Studies

Thyroid cancer accounts for the vast majority of all types of cancer and little is known about the possible genes that may cause the cancer. An estimated 5% of all thyroid cancers are hereditary. If three or more first-degree relatives are affected, there is a greater than 94% chance that these cases are familial non-medullary thyroid cancer (FNMTC). Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are conducting a research study to develop the best ways to evaluate, determine best screening strategy, and identify genes that may indicate vulnerability to FNMTC.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is conducting a pilot intervention study for patients diagnosed with idiopathic membranous nephropathy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Rituximab plus Cyclosporine in the treatment of membranous nephropathy. There is no cost for study-related medications or tests received.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center seeks volunteers with type 1 or type 2 diabetes to join a research study. If your diabetes has affected your eyes, kidneys, or other organs you may be interested in participating. Researchers want to learn how the body controls vitamin C levels in those with diabetes.

Dr. Kevin Hall and his team at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) are seeking male volunteers aged 18-65 and female volunteers aged 18-50 for a study on how low-carb (ketogenic) diets, with or without an investigational dietary supplement called Nicotinamide Riboside, impacts energy levels and metabolism during sleep.

A study at NIH is recruiting healthy African Americans and African-born individuals to better understand diabetes and heart disease risk in Black populations. If you are African American or African-born Black between the ages of 18 and 70 years.