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The NIH Clinical Center The NIH Clinical Center is the nation’s largest hospital devoted entirely to research. Clinical research is at the heart of the Clinical Center's mission.
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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.

Is your child currently experiencing itchy skin? This could be a result of atopic dermatitis (AD), we have the perfect r...
02/13/2026

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

Since February 1996, details on clinical research studies conducted at the Clinical Center were made available on the we...
02/12/2026

Since February 1996, details on clinical research studies conducted at the Clinical Center were made available on the web, increasing opportunities for physicians to refer patients to participate in NIH clinical investigations.
http://clinicalstudies.info.nih.gov

Women with lupus are more likely to have dysregulation of the innate immune system. Doctors at NIH are investigating if ...
02/12/2026

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

Have questions about the NIH Clinical Center? Check out the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about...
02/11/2026

Have questions about the NIH Clinical Center? Check out the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about us: https://www.cc.nih.gov/welcome/faq

Researchers at NIH want to examine the effects of suvorexant treatment on brain dopamine receptors in adults 18-75 years...
02/11/2026

Researchers at NIH want to examine the effects of suvorexant treatment on brain dopamine receptors in adults 18-75 years old with alcohol use disorder (AUD) during several weeks detoxification to determine its benefits on alcohol cravings and improving sleep quality. Compensation will be provided for completing the study. To learn more and get enrolled, contact us at 866-444-8810, ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #001561-AA https://go.nih.gov/001561AA

Thank you to the doctors, nurses and support staff at the NIH Clinical Center who braved snow and ice to be at the hospi...
02/10/2026

Thank you to the doctors, nurses and support staff at the NIH Clinical Center who braved snow and ice to be at the hospital providing the best in healthcare to our patients.

Have you been diagnosed with advanced or metastatic cancer and recommended immunotherapy? You may qualify for a clinical...
02/10/2026

Have you been diagnosed with advanced or metastatic cancer and recommended immunotherapy?

You may qualify for a clinical trial studying the cancer treatment atezolizumab (a standard cancer therapy) — with a new approach that may reduce the dose and/or frequency of study drug infusions and reduce side effects.

🔬 What’s involved?
✅ Screening tests to confirm eligibility to include review of tumor pathology results or

collection of tumor tissue

✅ Blood tests, imaging
✅ Atezolizumab infusions
✅ Visits to the NIH Clinical Center Outpatient Clinic for regular checkups and monitoring

✅ Duration of the study is up to 2 years

👥 Who can join?
Adults with advanced/metastatic cancer who are eligible for atezolizumab

📍 Location: NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD
All study-related care is provided at no cost.

🔗 Learn more and see if you're eligible today. Call 866-444-8810, or email ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to research study https://go.nih.gov/001559c

Congratulations to Dr. Sameer Kadri, an ICU doctor and data scientist with the NIH Clinical Center’s Critical Care Medic...
02/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Sameer Kadri, an ICU doctor and data scientist with the NIH Clinical Center’s Critical Care Medicine Department. He received the 2025 Oswald Avery Award for Early Achievement from the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
https://www.cc.nih.gov/news/2026/jan-feb/kadri-award

Rare Disease Day at NIH is Feb. 27. The event raises awareness about rare diseases, they people they affect and the scie...
02/05/2026

Rare Disease Day at NIH is Feb. 27. The event raises awareness about rare diseases, they people they affect and the scientific community's efforts to advance research for new treatments. Register now: https://ncats.nih.gov/news-events/events/rdd

At the NIH Clinical Center, we work in partnership with our patients to better understand diseases and illnesses and sea...
02/04/2026

At the NIH Clinical Center, we work in partnership with our patients to better understand diseases and illnesses and search for solutions to improve health for all Americans. We focus on innovations that help millions but also help understand rare diseases that may only directly impact a few. Learn more: https://www.cc.nih.gov/about

Because of a lapse in government funding, new posts and responses will not originate from this account until appropriati...
02/02/2026

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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.