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This web page makes it easy to search for featured research studies at the NIH Clinical Center. You can search for specific studies by entering keywords related to your symptoms in the search box or by using the sort and filter options.


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A Proof-of-Concept Trial on the Effect of Ketamine on Fatigue

A Proof-of-Concept Trial on the Effect of Ketamine on Fatigue

The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking people who are cancer survivors or have a chronic illness such as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Sjogren's disease, or Lupus to participate in a research study on fatigue. Fatigue is a common side effect of various illnesses. Researchers want to test if a one-time dose of the medication Ketamine or a similar drug can reduce fatigue. This is not a treatment study for fatigue, cancer, ME, CFS, Sjogren's disease, or Lupus. Study procedures and medications are provided at no cost. Travel costs for study visits will be reimbursed in accordance with NIH guidelines.
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COVID-19, Adaptación crónica y respuesta al ejercicio (COVID-CARE): un ensayo controlado aleatorio

COVID-19, Adaptación crónica y respuesta al ejercicio (COVID-CARE): un ensayo controlado aleatorio

Investigadores del Centro Clínico de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH, por sus siglas en inglés) buscan voluntarios para un estudio que investiga si un programa de ejercicios aeróbicos puede beneficiar a los sobrevivientes de COVID-19.

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The Role of Anifrolumab in Improving Markers of Vascular Risk in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

The Role of Anifrolumab in Improving Markers of Vascular Risk in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at risk of developing complications in their blood vessels. The risks increase for heart attacks or stroke. No medications have been effective at reducing this risk in people with lupus. Researchers at NIH are testing whether a drug (anifrolumab) can improve blood vessel function and reduce blood vessel inflammation in people with (SLE). Participants do not pay for tests, treatments, or procedures.
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