Healthy Volunteer Recruitment and Characterization for NINDS Studies (NCT07700511)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Background: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) often enrolls healthy volunteers in certain studies. These studies allow researchers to look for causes of diseases and disorders by comparing affected people to healthy ones. Prescreening lets volunteers participate in multiple studies without having to repeat the screening tests each time. Having a registry of prescreened volunteers also makes it easier for researchers to reach people willing to participate in their studies. Objective: To create a registry of healthy volunteers who have been prescreened for NINDS research studies. Eligibility: Healthy people aged 18 years and older. Design: Participants will have 1 clinic visit for prescreening. This visit will take about 5 hours. The visit may be spread across 1 to 3 days. Participants will have the following procedures: A physical exam, including height, weight, and vital signs. A review of their medical history and medications. They will also provide personal data such as age, sex, and years of education. An exam of their nervous system. This will include tests of their strength and reflexes, following an object with their eyes, and other tasks. Cognitive tests. These tests will check their memory, attention, and thinking. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. They will lie on a table that slides into a cylinder; Magnetic fields will create images of their brain. Handedness. They will complete a questionnaire about what hand they use for most tasks. Participants may remain on the healthy volunteers list for 2 years. If they wish to participate longer, they will need to return to repeat all of the screening tests.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center — Bethesda, Maryland
Age range: 18 Years to 110 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center — Bethesda, Maryland
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (301) 496-0151
Email: wassermanne@nih.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.