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About 1,600 clinical research studies are under way at the Clinical Center, most of them sponsored by the institutes and centers at NIH. These different institutes, centers and divisions study diseases

such as cancer, AIDS, heart trouble, eye problems, dental problems, depression and nerve diseases, to name just a few. Protocols by Research Type
Clinical studies are medical research studies (or protocols) in which human volunteers participate. Clinical trials are studies developing or investigating new treatments and medications for diseases and conditions. Natural history studies investigate normal human biology and the development of a particular disease. Screening studies determine if individuals may be suitable candidates for inclusion in a particular study. Training studies provide an opportunity for staff physicians and other health-care professionals to follow particular types of patients. Please visit our database of studies for details on those studies. Or speak with one of the specialists in our patient recruitment office, 1-800-411-1222.

Jason Simon joins the NIH Clinical Center's Department of Laboratory Medicine as a PostBac trainee. He graduated from th...
07/25/2025

Jason Simon joins the NIH Clinical Center's Department of Laboratory Medicine as a PostBac trainee. He graduated from the University of Virginia will investigate the effects of unprocessed, Mediterranean diet versus traditional western diet on the gut microbiome and other aspects of human health. Welcome Jason!

07/25/2025

Check out the latest construction progress on the Clinical Center’s new Surgery, Radiology, and Laboratory Medicine Wing!

This 547,290-square-foot state-of-the-art facility is expected to be completed in 2029.
In addition to the new construction, the project will renovate approximately 82,000 square feet of existing space. The modernization ensures the Clinical Center remains equipped to provide top-tier patient care and advance biomedical research.

📢 Attention: EoE Warriors & Supporters! 💙 Do you or someone you love struggle with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)? No FD...
07/25/2025

📢 Attention: EoE Warriors & Supporters! 💙

Do you or someone you love struggle with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)? No FDA-approved treatments exist yet, and steroids or restrictive diets don’t always work. But there’s hope! 🌟

🏥 NIH researchers are testing Zemaira® in people with EoE, and you may qualify to participate! Treatments and research procedures are provided at no cost—helping advance science while exploring potential new options for EoE relief.

✅ Want to learn more?
📞 Call 866-444-8810
📧 Email ccopr@nih.gov
🔎 Refer to NIH Research Study #001854-I
📲 Learn more here: https://go.nih.gov/BJmXx9g

Look out Doogie Houser, MD! NIH Clinical Center staff hosted a dozen special young people for a morning of hands-on acti...
07/24/2025

Look out Doogie Houser, MD!

NIH Clinical Center staff hosted a dozen special young people for a morning of hands-on activities as part of Super Sibling and Super Star Day on July 9, an annual event organized by staff at the Children’s Inn at NIH to celebrate the siblings of NIH pediatric patients.

“They have to sacrifice a lot for their brothers and sisters, and so we wanted a day that was just all about them,” says creator Dr. Lori Weiner, head of psychosocial support at the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Cancer Research. In OR 10, Super Sibs used a video laryngoscope to intubate a mannequin and manipulated a Da Vinci XI robotic surgical system to remove nerf darts from a foam block. Pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. Mohammad Yousef, aka “Dr. Mo”, (pictured) says the event is one of “the best workdays I have here my whole year.” Other stops included the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Radiology, and the Children’s Inn for lunch, presentations, therapeutic games, music and a closing ceremony.

The NIH Clinical Center welcomes Postbaccalaureate trainees, Sami Khan, Craig Mulhern, Jason Simon, and Austin Wang! Eac...
07/24/2025

The NIH Clinical Center welcomes Postbaccalaureate trainees, Sami Khan, Craig Mulhern, Jason Simon, and Austin Wang! Each will be spending a year at the NIH Clinical Center gaining an immersive research experience with Departments of Clinical Pharmacology, Transfusion Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, and Rehabilitation Medicine. Welcome postbacs!

Sami Khan, a graduate of Binghamton University, joins the NIH Clinical Center! As a Postbaccalaureate trainee, Sami will...
07/24/2025

Sami Khan, a graduate of Binghamton University, joins the NIH Clinical Center! As a Postbaccalaureate trainee, Sami will be working in the Clinical Pharmacology Lab conducting pharmacokinetics research for drug development. Learn more about the PostBac program: https://go.nih.gov/D6KPIJM

Exciting Research Opportunity! Scientists at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases are se...
07/24/2025

Exciting Research Opportunity! Scientists at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 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. Contact us at 866-444-8810, ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to NIH research study # 001690-DK. go.nih.gov/w4TAEXE

The NIH Clinical Center has been in the business of understanding, diagnosing and treating illnesses since it opened its...
07/23/2025

The NIH Clinical Center has been in the business of understanding, diagnosing and treating illnesses since it opened its doors in 1953. We focus on innovations that help millions but also help understand rare diseases that may only directly impact a few. Take a virtual tour of the NIH Clinical Center:
https://www.nih.gov/virtual-tour/ -TOS_20220902132838673,UMAP_20220603185441371

07/23/2025

The NIH Clinical Center gives our youngest patients the chance to “level up” with the NIHCC Treasure Tour app. This free game application is aimed at our pediatric patients and their families to better help them understand the layout of the hospital, the programs and services offered on-site and the procedures and tests patients might undergo. Learn more about our hospital before you arrive for your child's appointment.

Is your child currently experiencing itchy skin? This could be a result of atopic dermatitis (AD), we have the perfect r...
07/23/2025

Is your child currently experiencing itchy skin? This could be a result of atopic dermatitis (AD), we have the perfect research study for your child. In this study, we are testing a topical product containing probiotic R mucosa and natural itch blockers. The NIH team would like to determine if this topical can improve you or your child's eczema. Sounds like the study for you or your child? Contact us today at 866-444-8810 (TTY users dial 7-1-1), ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #001677 https://go.nih.gov/h7AwWRY

Different types of clinical studies are used in different circumstances. Depending on what is known and what isn’t, scie...
07/22/2025

Different types of clinical studies are used in different circumstances. Depending on what is known and what isn’t, scientists may even study the same research question using different kinds of studies and in different groups of people. Learn more from NIH:
https://www.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/clinical-trials-infographic.pdf

Women with lupus are more likely to have dysregulation of the innate immune system. Doctors at NIH are investigating if ...
07/22/2025

Women with lupus are more likely to have dysregulation of the innate immune system. Doctors at NIH are investigating if a dietary supplement called Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) improves immune system function in patients with SLE. In addition, investigators will explore if NR prevents a loss in blood vessel elasticity, a marker of increased risk for coronary artery disease. Healthy volunteers will also be invited to participate in this study to serve as study controls. Treatments and research procedures are provided at no cost. Travel may be provided. Contact us at 866-444-8810 or ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #001621-H. To learn more: https://go.nih.gov/GyIFtVv

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Clinical research is at the heart of the Clinical Center's mission. Advancing Clinical Research About 1,600 clinical research studies are under way at the Clinical Center, most of them sponsored by the institutes and centers at NIH. These different institutes, centers and divisions study diseases such as cancer, AIDS, heart trouble, eye problems, dental problems, depression and nerve diseases, to name just a few. Protocols by Research Type Clinical studies are medical research studies (or protocols) in which human volunteers participate. Clinical trials are studies developing or investigating new treatments and medications for diseases and conditions. Natural history studies investigate normal human biology and the development of a particular disease. Screening studies determine if individuals may be suitable candidates for inclusion in a particular study. Training studies provide an opportunity for staff physicians and other health-care professionals to follow particular types of patients. Please visit our database of studies for details on those studies. Or speak with one of the specialists in our patient recruitment office, 1-800-411-1222.