The NIH Clinical Center

01/02/2026

Eczema is a stubborn skin problem that shows up as redness and intense itching. Eczema can affect people of all ages but it's more common in infants and young children. NIH doctors are looking for volunteers aged 3-21 for an Eczema study. If this sounds like you or someone you know, stop, don’t scroll! Contact us at 866-444-8810, ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #15-I-0162

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01/01/2026

Happy New Years Day from the staff of the NIH Clinical Center.

01/01/2026

The NIH Clinical Center conduct studies on how alcohol affects the body and new ways to treat alcohol problems. If you drink too much and cannot stop, you may be eligible to receive alcoholism treatment at no cost while you participate in our research. Call the Office of Patient Recruitment at 866-444-8810 (NIH study #14-AA-0181). bit.ly/42HJCaX

12/31/2025

The staff of the NIH Clinical Center wish you a safe and Happy New Year’s Eve!

12/31/2025

As we reflect on 2025, we are very grateful the many patients who participated in clinical trials at the NIH Clinical Center this year. Our clinical research participants — more than 500,000 since the hospital opened in 1953 — are active partners in medical discovery.

At the NIH Clinical Center, research participants (patients) are our partners in our quest to advance science and improve health care. If you have any questi...

12/31/2025

Gum disease (periodontal disease) is being studied at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers want to learn how a person’s immune system affects the health of the mouth. If you have gum disease and want to learn how you can participate contact us at 866-444-8810 (TTY users dial 7-1-1), ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to 12-D-0100 https://go.nih.gov/TEaUI4z

12/30/2025

Many of us look forward to celebrations during the holidays, but before you celebrate this New Year's Eve, plan ahead. Learn about the effects of alcohol on the brain and bod and celebrate safely.
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/truth-about-holiday-spirits

12/30/2025

✨ Be part of tomorrow’s discoveries, today ✨
The NIH Clinical Center is seeking volunteers for clinical research studies. Your participation helps advance science and improve health for people everywhere. 💙
🔎 Learn more and find a study that’s right for you: https://www.cc.nih.gov/recruit

12/30/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, this is a great time to reflect on the things we were most grateful for throughout this year. We are truly thankful for our dedicated staff who provide the best in patient care and safety at the NIH Clinical Center. A special thanks to the staff who worked during the furlough as well as holidays throughout 2025 to care for our patients and keep the hospital running.

12/30/2025

Your participation can contribute to advancing knowledge and improving care for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). The study aims to enhance the understanding of SCD and its associated complications by investigating the relationship between the disease and specific variations of certain genes. If you have SCD, your participation in this study is highly valuable. By participating, you will undergo an evaluation and receive recommendations from a team experienced in the treatment and management of SCD. To inquire about participating in the study, please contact the NIH Office of Patient Recruitment at 866-444-8810 or ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to the NIH study number #04-H-0161. Find more information about the study: https://go.nih.gov/6ddLFWJ.

12/29/2025

Mindfulness is an umbrella term for several formal and many informal practices. Formal practice can include a regular practice of, for example, mindful breathing, mindful walking or body scan. Check out this series of recordings produced by staff at the NIH Clinical Center that can help establish a formal practice of mindfulness.

Day 1 - On behalf of research team at the NIH and the NIH Clinical Center, thank you for your participation. Mindfulness is an umbrella term for several fo...

12/29/2025

Do you have a child with irritability? If your child has irritability that significantly impacts their functioning at home, in school, and with other children, they may be eligible for our research studies. Eligible children may be offered a diagnostic assessment, a new approach to cognitive behavioral therapy, or non-treatment research options. Child can remain on current medications. Parent and child must agree to child’s participation. There is no cost to participate. Compensation is provided. Email: irritablekids@mail.nih.gov; Call: 1-301-496-8381. Or visit https://go.usa.gov/xyT4B (insert rotating hashtags here) Protocol # 02-M-0021 & 15-M-0182