Healthy Volunteers Needed for Influenza and Zika Research

Screening for LID Clinical Studies Unit Healthy Volunteer Protocols

Recruiting Observational Study
Zika Influenza
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
5,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) · NIH
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for healthy volunteers aged 18 to 65 to participate in research studies on influenza and Zika virus. Participants may experience mild exposure to the flu virus to help develop better treatments and vaccines.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 65 years old
  • I am in good health
  • I am willing to take part in future studies
  • I will use effective contraception if I am a woman of childbearing potential
  • I agree to have samples stored for future research

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a significant medical condition
  • I have a chronic lung disease, like asthma
  • I have a heart condition or have had heart surgery
  • I have diabetes or kidney problems
  • I have cancer or a weakened immune system
  • I have had a stroke or seizures
  • I have a history of drug or alcohol abuse
  • I cannot provide informed consent

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Background: * The Laboratory of Infectious Diseases (LID) Clinical Studies Unit (CSU) enrolls healthy volunteers into clinical studies to study infectious diseases. * Viruses can be highly infectious and contagious. They cause considerable illness in the United States each year and a good example of this is influenza (the flu). The LID CSU performs clinical studies to learn about these viral infe…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Greater than or equal to 18 and less than or equal to 65 years old, and have no significant health abnormalities 2. Willing to consider taking part in a future LID Clinical Studies Unit healthy volunteer study 3. A female participant is eligible for this study if she …
Contacts

Rani S Athota, Ph.D.

(301) 594-0803

rani.athota@nih.gov

CONTACT

Matthew J Memoli, M.D.

(301) 496-2433

mm982v@nih.gov

CONTACT