Studies on Aging Two investigators from the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center are looking for individuals aged 65 and older to participate in two research studies that are looking at the aging process. Tests would include measurements of strength, walking speed and questions about your physical activities. We would also request a blood sample. These studies do not involve any invesitgational drugs.
For more information, please contact the study coordinators: Kathleen Koenig-Stoffel, M.S., at 410-550-2113 or Kristen Kim at 410-550-7696. We look forward to hearing from you.
Struggling with Anxiety? Worried about your child developing anxiety? Researchers at Johns Hopkins are seeking mothers who struggle with anxiety and have a child between the ages of 7 and 12 to participate in a prevention study for child anxiety. Qualified participants will receive a free evaluation and may be paid for completing the one-year study. Qualified families may also be eligible to receive an 8-week prevention program with possible benefits of improved parenting skills, coping skills, and family knowledge and communication about anxiety.
Participants Needed for a Research Study on Child Distress and Coping when Parents Must Give Injections to their Children Children ages 2-10 years with Diabetes, Growth Hormone Deficiency or other Medical Condition requiring injections given daily or weekly by a parent (or other caregiver) are needed. This study is attempting to learn about what causes some children to develop a lot of distress and anxiety when a parent (or other family caregiver) gives injections while other children do not have a lot of anxiety and distress. Children and parents who participate will be observed and videotaped during up to four visits to the Pediatric Psychology Clinic. The filming will be done during a non-medical play activity and while the caregiver gives injections as prescribed by your child's doctor. Parents will be asked to complete questionnaires about their child's and their own behavior, anxiety and distress. Total time for participation will be up to four no charge clinic visits lasting about 50 minutes each. Gift certificates will be given to the child for each visit and to parents at the end of the final session.
If you are interested or have questions, please call Project Coordinator, Melissa Beck, Ph.D., at 443-923-2900.
Principal Investigator: Keith J. Slifer, Ph.D., The Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Attention Parents! Experts at the Kennedy Krieger Institute are recruiting children, age 8 to 12, to participate in a research study investigating the brain pathways involved in childhood anxiety disorders. The study will include a psychological assessment and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain. The entire study takes about six hours and can be done in two to three visits, whichever is more convenient.
There are no major risks associated with this study. Participants will be compensated with $100, a small gift and free parking. Call 443-923-2643 or e-mail vasa@kennedykrieger.org.
PI: Roma Vasa, M.D. NA_00003215 06.21.2007
Do you or a family member suffer from depression? Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine are seeking volunteers for a nationwide genetics study on depression. The study aims to find the genes associated with major depressino, which could result in better diagnosis and better treatments.
If you or a family member have been diagnosed with depression and have at least one sibling or parent with depression or periods of persistent low mood, you may qualify to participate. Participation involves having a one- to two-hour interview (over the phone or in person) and having a small blood sample taken.
During your participation in the study, all information gathered is confidential and results will be published in a manner which ensures anonymity. Reimbursement will be provided for all participants.
If you or someone you know is interested in participating, plese call 1-877-MOODSJH or e-mail moods@jhu.edu.
Principal Investigator: James B. Potash, M.D., MPH RPN 98-06-04-05 02.05.2008
FACT: 1 out of every 4 adults in America suffers from a mood disorder every year The Johns Hopkins Affective Disorder Research Team is conducting research for adults who have suffered from Biopolar Disorder since childhood.
Participation includes an interview lasting about two to four hours and a blood draw of about three tablespoons of blood. Confidentiality is ensured. You will be compensated for your participatino.
Please contact Meredith Goodell at 410-614-0991.
Principal Investigator: James B. Potash, M.D., MPH NA_00006063 02.05.2008
Asthma/Allergy
Healthy Volunteers Needed The Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center is looking for healthy African-Americans with no asthma.
Adults and children as young as six years old can participate. Children less than 18 years must have a parent's consent.
You will be compensated for your time.
If you are African-American, male or female and do not have asthma, we invite you to call Maria at 410-550-2188, to learn more about our study.
Principal Investigator: Kathleen C. Barnes, Ph.D. RPN AAC03-04-09-16
Adult Volunteers Needed We need allergic asthmatics, allergic rhinitis without asthma and healthy non-allergics to study the effect of Salicylate (as found in Aspirin) on allergic diseases and asthma. Requires five 30-minute visits within one month and a blood sample at each visit.
Study medication (Disalcid, an FDA approved drug for arthritis) will be taken for 10 days twice a day.
Compensation, parking and travel expenses will be provided for each visit.
Call Debbie at 410-550-2120 or Nancy at 410-550-2119.
Principal Investigator: N. Franklin Adkinson, Jr., M.D. 410-550-2051 IRB # 04-06-29-03
HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Adults 18 to 50 years with history of childhood asthma and currently asthmatic. We are testing a new procedure for asthma research. We will measure your exhaled breath & obtain a sputum specimen. Requires three to four 2 hour visits. Compensation & parking provided. Call Nancy at 410-550-2119 or Debbie at 410-550-2120.
Principal Investigator - N. Franklin Adkinson, Jr., M.D.
Are you allergic to cats? Researchers at Johns Hopkins are looking for volunteers who are allergic to cats for ongoing studies at the Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center. You will be paid for study participation.
Principal Investigator: Bruce Bochner, M.D. IRB# NA_00006137 01.22.08
Birth Control/Contraceptives
Contraceptive Research Are you interested in using a ring or patch for contraception?
The office of Contraceptive Research and Programs at Johns Hopkins University is conducting a study of these two FDA approved methods of hormonal contraception.
If you are currently using an oral contraceptive pill or have used one in the last 3 months, you may be eligible to participate in this study. You will receive free exams and hormonal contraception. Earn up to $150 for 3 visits.
For more information, call 410-550-4825.
PI: Anne Elizabeth Burke, MD, MPH WIRB Protocol N 20050836 05.07.2007
Do You Want to Try An Investigational Method of Birth Control? The Office of Women's Health Research and Programs at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is conducting a research study of an investigational contraceptive vaginal ring.
If you are a woman between ages 18 and 39, and generally healthy, you may be eligible to participate in this study.
You will receive exams and study medication for one year. Participants will be compensated for time and travel.
Call 410-550-3060 or e-mail whrap@jhmi.edu for more information.
PI: Anne Burke, M.D., MPH RPN #: NA_00005593 05.07.2007
Do You Want to Try Using a Ring or Patch For Birth Control? The Office of Women's Health Research and Programs at The Johns Hopkins University is conducting a study of these two FDA-approved methods of hormonal birth control.
If you are currently using an oral contraceptive pill or have used one in the last three months, you may be eligible to participate in this study.
You will receive free exams and study medication and may earn up to $150 for three visits.
Call 410-550-3060 or e-mail whrap@jhmi.edu for more information. 05.07.2007
Brain Imaging/Mapping
Volunteers Needed forResearch on Brain Imaging of Cognitive Function We are looking for people to participate in studies involving either fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) or TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) or both. Studies take between 1 hour to 4 hours total, and you will be compensated $20/hour for your time.
To be eligible to participate, you must:
be 60-70 years old;
be a native speaker of English (ie, have learned English before the age of 5);
be right handed;
have a social security number or taxpayer ID (so we can pay you!);
have no history of neurological disorders;
have no unremovable metal in your body (fillings in teeth are ok);
have no history of claustrophobia; or,
have no history of heart or respiratory disease, seizures or strokes (for TMS studies).
For more information on fMRI and/or TMS, log on towww.jhu.edu/nimlab. To participate in this study, call410-502-5151.
Johns Hopkins Protocol Number: 05-06-01-03 Principal Investigator: John E. Desmond, Ph.D.
Healthy Volunteers Needed for Inpatient and Outpatient Studies on Brain Structure and Function at Johns Hopkins Bayview and The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Who is eligible? Men and women between the ages of 18-30 and in good physical and mental health are eligible to take part in this study.
What does the study involve? Those eligible can choose to participate in a 5 day inpatient study and/or a 2 day outpatient study involving MRI and PET scans.
How can you benefit? Participants will be compensated for their time and travel expenses. In addition, participants will also receive a no-cost health exam.
For more information, please call 410-550-5295, 410-550-2588, or 410-550-6879.
P.I.: Una D. McCann M.D. IRB# 04-02-09-05
Caffeine Use
Using Too Much Caffeine? If you feel that you are psychologically or physically dependent on caffeine (from coffee, tea, soda or tablets) OR you have tried unsuccessfully to quit using caffeinated products in the past, researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine would like to talk with you.
Free assistance to quit or reduce your caffeine consumption may be available.
Principal Investigator: Roland Griffiths, Ph.D. BPR01-05-04-03 02.05.2008
Cancer
Research volunteers needed: patients with pancreatic cancer Researchers at Johns Hopkins are seeking individuals who have pancreatic cancer and may be experiencing weight loss.
Purpose: This study will evaluate the nutritional supplementation with fish oil to maintain weight in patients with pancreatic cancer.
To qualify for the study, you must: Be 18 years of age or older Be 6-weeks post-operative Be on stable doses of most medications Can be on concurrent radiation and chemotherapy
Qualified participants will receive study medication, physical exams, laboratory tests, and evaluation of functional status. Parking vouchers will be provided.
For more information, please call the Clinical Trials Unit at 410-502-0033 or email amunson1@jhmi.edu.
Have You Been Treated With Antibiotics? Have you taken vancomycin, penicillin or amoxicillin for at least seven days within the past five years? OR, have you had an allergic reaction to these antibiotics within the past five years? Are you 18 to 70 years of age?
If so, you may be able to participate in a research study being done to learn why some people are allergic to certain antibiotics. The study involves two to four visits and two to four blood draws. Volunteers will be paid for their time.
Please call 410-550-2120.
Principal Investigator: N. Franklin Adkinson, M.D. Study Number: NA_00014021 03.06.2008
Research Volunteers Healthy men and women, ages 18 to 55, are needed to participate in an outpatient research study of commonly-used medications. Participation involves nine sessions, all approximately six hours long, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Participants will be paid $745.
For more information, please call 410-550-1916 and refer to study #0012.
BPR00-05-18-02 Mintzer 05.07.2007
Research Volunteers Healthy men and women, ages 18 to 45, are needed to participate in an outpatient research study of common medications and brain activity at Johns Hopkins. Participation involves three sessions lasting about four hours each.
You will be paid $550 for participating and will have the opportunity to earn about $160 in additional bonus pay.
Please call 410-550-1916 and refer to study #0115.
BPR99-09-10-07 Mintzer 05.07.2007
Research Volunteers Healthy men and women, ages 18 to 55, are needed to participate in an outpatient research study of commonly-prescribed medications.
Participation involves an initial screening session (approximately two hours) and one experimental session lasting about five hours at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
You will be paid up to $135 for participating.
For more information, please call 410-550-1916 and refer to study #0603.
Research Volunteers Healthy men and women, ages 18 to 40 who have taken a hallucinogen drug at least once, are needed to participate in an outpatient research study of commonly-used drugs.
Participation involves an two screening sessions (about four hours each) and 4 to 11 study sessions (about eight hours each) at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
You will be paid up to $1380 for participating.
For more information, please call 410-550-1916 and refer to study #0609.
PI: Miriam Mintzer, M.D. NA_00008368 02.05.2008
Research Volunteers Healthy men, ages 18 to 55, are needed to participate in a research study of commonly-used drugs.
Participation lasts about two months and involves an initial screening session, five sessions with overnight stays and nightly capsule ingestion at home.
You will be paid up to $1135 for participating.
For more information, please call 410-550-1916 and refer to study #0610.
PI: Miriam Mintzer, M.D. NA_00008462 03.06.2008
Dermatitis/Eczema
Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema Study Healthy subjects between the ages of 18 and 65 years of age with atopic dermatitis (or eczema) are wanted for a research study involving allergic reactions of the skin. Subjects will be paid up to a total of $200 for completing the study. The study will involve allergy skin testing and four skin biopsies. You will need to visit the Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center four times and the entire study will last approximately 10 days.
If you are interested contact the study coordinator, Mary Brummet, at 410-550-4763.
Principal Investigator: Lisa A. Beck, M.D. WIRB# 20011765
Diabetes
Research Participants Needed for Diabetes Mellitus and Cholesterol Study We are currently seeking adult volunteers to participate in a study about diabetes mellitus and cholesterol (study 03-11-25-10). We are interested in adult men and women with diabetes that don’t take any medications (diet controlled). Compensation of $50 will be provided.
If you are interested please call Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Division of Endocrinology, at 410 -550 -8487 and leave a message for Sarah Ramirez.
Do You Have Diabetes? The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is conducting a study to find out if exercise reduces blood pressure and body fat, and improves fitness and cardiovascular health. If you have diabetes, are 40-65 years old and not smoking, you may be eligible. All visits are free, including parking, and qualified participants are eligible for additional compensation.
For more information, please call 410-550-5428/5429 or 410-550-5029.
RPN # 03-08-12-02 Principal investigator: Kerry J. Stewart, Ed.D.
MATRIX: A Phase 2b Study of GAM501 In the Treatment of Diabetic Ulcers in the Lower Extremities Are you diabetic? Do you have an ulcer on your foot?
Johns Hopkins Wound Center is seeking patients with diabetes, who are at least 18 years old, to participate in a research trial to test an investigational dressing for diabetic foot ulcers. To be considered for enrollment, you must have diabetes (Type I or II) requiring medication and have a foot ulcer that has been present for a least six weeks.
Qualified participants may receive study-related care and study drugs at no cost.
For more information about this research trial, please contact Yolanda Johnson at 410-550-4724.
Comparison of HbA1c and Mean Blood Glucose Levels in Patients With Type 1 or 2 Diabetes in Stable Glycemic Control and In Healthy Subjects We are currently enrolling subjects with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and non-diabetic controls. The study will be conducted over at 18 to 22-week period.
Participants will monitor their glucose regularly and wear a continuous glucose monitoring device on four occasions. They will be compensated for their participation.
Participants must:
be between the age of 18 and 70.
comply with all study procedures.
You will not be able to participate if you are pregnant, anemic or have kidney disease.
For more information, please contact Alicia Greene at 410-955-2812.
Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Diabetes Center Christopher D. Saudek, M.D., Principal Investigator
Protocol NA_00001005 03.14.2007
Clinical Trial for People With Diabetes and Breathing Problems We are doing a clinical research study to test a new inhaled insulin as an alternative to insulin injectinos for people with diabetes and breathing problems (such as COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis).
You may qualify for one of the study if you:
are between ages 30 and 75;
have had type 1 or 2 diabetes for more than one year;
receive two or more insulin injections per day;
have breathing problems such as COPD (including emphysema or chronic bronchitis); or,
have stopped smoking for at least six months.
You will be paid for your time and travel.
To see if you qualify or for more information, call the Clinical Trials Unit at 410-550-9825.
Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center PI: Mark Liu, M.D. 05.07.2007
Drug/Alcohol Use
Are you struggling with a Heroin Addiction Problem? Free methadone maintenance research treatment for men and women ages 18-65. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is currently offering a nine month outpatient Methadone Program. For more information, call 1-866-START-NOW (1-866-782-7866) or 410-550-1554, Mon-Fri, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We are located on the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center campus.
Transportation assistance available upon request.
Licensed, Master level Counselors are available.
Call for a confidential telephone screen (takes about 10 minutes).
Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health
Seeking Non-Drug Using Men and Women, age 18+ Paid Reserach Studies, conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Participants who qualify can earn up to $550.00 depending on the amount of time required for the studies. For a confidential interview, call 410-550-1502 or 1-800-535-8254, Mon-Fri, 8a.m. to 4p.m. Both inpatient and outpatient studies are available. Transportation assistance available. Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
User or Non-User: There May Be A Paid Research Study for You If you smoke or use drugs-or even if you don't-we need your help in research studies to determine how smoking and drug use affect the body. These studies help to find ways to prevent and treat tobacco and drug addiction.
People who don't smoke or use drugs (called "healthy controls") also are needed and will not be exposed to tobacco or drugs of any kind.
If you qualify to participate in a study, you'll be paid for your time and travel. The studies are conducted in East Baltimore and sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Transportation assistance is available.
For a confidential screening, call 1-877-398-7425 or 410-550-1502. 05.07.2007
Methadone Maintenance Patients Healthy men and women ages 18 to 55 who are being maintained on methadone are needed to participate in an outpatient research study at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Participation involves two testing sessions lasting approximately three to four hours each and up to two practice sessions in which you will be asked to perform tasks involving reading, attention, memory and decision-making.
You may earn up to $240 for participating.
For more information, please call 410-550-1916 and refer to study #0314.
Protocal #03-10-09-02 Mintzer 03.06.2008
Research Volunteers Healthy men and women ages 21 to 55 who drink alcohol are needed to participate in an outpatient research study of commonly used drugs.
Participation involves an initial screening session (about two hours) and five experimental sessions lasting about five hours each at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
You will be paid up to $480 for participating.
For more information, please call 410-550-1916 and refer to study #0511.
BPR00-03-23-04 Mintzer 02.05.2008
Are You a Teenager Who Has Problems With ADHD and Uses Drugs or Alcohol? Call to find out about a research study using study pills and counseling. You will receive assessments, study pills and therapy at no cost (no insurance needed).
You may be eligible if you are between the ages of 13 and 18. You will earn payment for participation!
For more information, please call 1-877-453-3399 or 410-233-1400, ex. 172.
PI: Geetha Subramaniam, M.D. NA_00002443 02.20.07
Free Research Treatment for Cocaine and Opiate Abuse Healthy men and women, between the ages of 18 and 55, are needed to participate in an outpatient research study at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. The study will last up to 31 weeks and will provide standard methadone maintenance treatment.
Total possible earnings are $1155. To participate, call 410-550-1102 and refer to study #0606.
Do you sometimes use narcotic drugs to get high (Heroin, Percocet, Oxycontin, Vicodin, Codeine or similar medications)? Johns Hopkins researchers are testing an investigational new medication for similarity to narcotics and to learn what doses are tolerated.
Volunteers must NOT be addicted be:
addicted;
in recovery; or
seeking or in need of treatment.
Study requires a 36-day stay in our residential research unit at the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus. Participants will be compensated up to $2,420.
If you're interested in participating, please call 410-550-0007 for a phone screening.
PI: George E. Bigelow, Ph.D. NA_00012238 04.02.2008
Research Volunteers Healthy men and women ages 21 to 55 who have used opiates (e.g. heroin, methadone, oxycontin), are in (or eligible for) methadone treatment and are currently using alcohol are needed for an outpatient research study at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Participation lasts about eleven weeks and involves short daily visits for methadone and nine test sessions (about six hours each). The study tests methadone and alcohol effects on memory, attention and hand-eye coordination.
Participants can earn up to $1,060.
For more information, please call 410-550-1916 and refer to study #0509.
NA_00001037 Mintzer 03.06.2008
Have You Used Psychedelic Drugs? Healthy men and women aged 18 to 40 years who have taken a hallucinogen drug at least once are needed to participate in an outpatient research study of commonly used drugs.
Participation involves two screening sessions (about four hours each) and 4-11 study sessions (about eight hours each) at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
You can earn up to $1380 for participating.
For more information, please call 410-550-0490 and refer to study # 0609.
Investigational Treatment for Addiction Are you 18 to 65 years old, currently addicted to heroin or prescription pain relievers and seeking treatment?
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center are conducting an inpatient research study to test an investigational medication for opiate addiction. Participation requires you to live in our residential research facility for up to 14 days.
If you qualify, you will receive study-related care at no cost and you will be compensated. Compensation of up to $1,060.
Call 410-550-0007.
PI: Eric C. Strain, M.D. Protocol #: NA_00015466
Hair Restoration
Seeking Subjects for Hair Restoration Study Are you between the ages of 18 and 80 and concerned about hair loss on the scalp? We are currently enrolling subjects in a hair restoration study at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. If you have never had a hair restoration procedure and you are interested in participating you are encouraged to contact Lisa Earnest, M.D. at the number listed below for further information. Procedures will be provided at a 50% discount.
Contact number: 410-550-2368 PI: Lisa Earnest, M.D. RPN #: NA_00009638
Heart Disease/Cholesterol
Are you over age 65, with known heart disease and need cholesterol medication? The Department of Cardiology at Johns Hopkins University is doing a research study to determine if two FDA-approved medications to lower "bad" cholesterol and increase "Good" cholesterol will help prevent further serious complications in people with existing heart disease.
If you do not have a pacemaker, and would be interested in hearing more about this study, please call Margene Kennedy at 410-614-7392 for more information. Stipend for parking, free laboratory monitoring, MRI and physical exams.
PI: Joao Lima, MD Johns Hopkins University East Baltimore Medical Campus
Study Participants Needed Recent studies show that some patients still are afflicted with heart disease despite having high levels of HDL cholesterol. Our main focus is how the HDL receptor, scanvenger receptor class B type 1 (SR-B1), might have a role in this problem. With this study, we hope to understand why this occurs by trying to delineate the relationship between high incidences in heart disease and decreased expression of SR-B1.
Patients that meet our enrollment criteria will donate blood at the time of enrollment and have a carotid doppler performed. We are interested in recruiting patients who meeting the following criteria:
18-80 years old
HDL more than or equal to 60 mg/Dl
not on cholesterol-lowering medications
Compensation will include copies and records (e.g. lab test results, etc.) of all health information at request, parking vouchers and $50 at the time of completion.
For more information, please contact Angela Green at 410-550-1248 or agreen6@jhmi.edu.
PI: Annabelle Rodriguez, M.D. Protocol: HBV03-06-26-01 and 03-11-25-10 03.14.2007
HIV/AIDS
Paid research studies, HIV+ Person Needed, Men and Women, 18-50 years old The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking HIV+ drug using and non-drug using participants for both inpatient and outpatient studies. Our carefully controlled research will study the effects that drugs have on the brain and heart of users. Similar data from people who do not use drugs will be collected to compare with data from individuals who are using drugs. Earn between $230 and $1700.
The study will take place on the Johns Hopkins-Bayview Medical Center Campus. Call 1-800-535-8254 or 410-550-1502, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm for a confidential interview. Transportation assistance is available upon request. These studies are conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Drug Using, HIV Positive Persons Needed for Paid Research Studies (Inpatient and Outpatient) Males and females, 18-50, who have used marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy or methamphetamine during the past two years can earn between $230-$1700.
Call 1-800-535-8254 or 410-550-1502, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Studies are part of the National Institute on Drug Abuse within the Department of Health and Human Services. 02.20.2007
Iron Levels/Anemia
Healthy Men and Women: Interested in Knowing about your Iron Levels? Healthy male and female volunteers 30 years of age and over wanted to participate in a 12-week outpatient research study which looks at iron absorption.
If eligible, your first visit will last about eight hours. You will need to come back for four follow-up visits lasting about 15 minutes. Upon completion of this study, you will be paid $110.
To learn more about this study, please call Jim Stone at 410-550-2252. HBV03-08-28-01 03.14.2007
Overweight/Obesity
Are you Overweight? Do you have high blood pressure? High cholesterol or triglycerides? High blood sugar?
If you answered "yes" to more than one of these questions, you may be eligible for a research study that evaluates how a medication commonly used for the treatment of diabetes improves the condition of your blood vessels.
2 short visits and 2 half-day visits. Cash compensation up to $350.
Call 410-350-3941. If dialing from in-house, please dial all 10 digits to reach the NIA recruiter, NIA clinical research unit.
Principal Investigator: Samer Najjar, M.D. Medstar Research Institute IRB # 2003-257 03.21.2005
Over 45? Overweight? Female? No luck with diets? Like to swim? The Swim Study at The Johns Hopkins University needs overweight post-menopausal women who can swim, but do not currently exercise regularly. They will be asked to join an exercise program, and asked not to go on a diet.
The Swim Study needs volunteers for a study to investigate whether swimming without dieting can cause women to lose fat and become fitter, and whether water temperature influences results.
There will be no charge to enter the study. All pool entry fees will be provided, as well as physical exams. Volunteers will be paid up to $480 for participating.
For more information call Wendy Shore, Ph.D., The Swim Study, at wshore1@jhmi.edu.
HBV02-01-30-01
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Research Volunteers Needed Healthy volunteers, with and without Restless Legs Syndrome, are needed for a research study conducted at the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus. If you are over 35 years old you may be eligible to participate. This study will compare chemicals in the blood and brain, as well as sleep and wake behavior, of research volunteers. Participation will require a screening followed by an 8-day stay at the Bayview GCRC. You will be compensated up to $2,000 upon completion of the study.
For more information, please contact Jim Stone at 410-550-2252 or jstone8@jhmi.edu and refer to study #104.
Principal Investigator: Christopher J. Earley, M.D., Ph.D. HBV02-12-12-01
RLS Research Volunteers Needed Men and women over the age of 18 with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) are needed to participate in an inpatient research study. The study will be looking at the effects of intravenous iron therapy on RLS symptoms.
Participants will visit the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus for at least two 4-day stays, and will have continued involvement for up to two years.
For more information, please call Jim Stone at 410-550-2252 or e-mail jstone8@jhmi.edu.
Principal Investigator: Christopher J. Earley, M.D., Ph.D. Protocol Number: NA_00003078
Sexual Activity
Have you Noticed a Change in Your Mood, Physical Well-Being and Strength or Sexual Activity? If so, you may qualify for a clinical research study sponsored by The Johns Hopkins University for men with low testosterone levels.
If you:
are 60-80 years old
have not had a history of prostate or breast cancer
are ambulatory
don't have a major psychiatric illness
have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea
do not have a history of drug abuse
have a reasonable intake of alcohol
If you are interested in participating in this research study involving an investigational study medication, please call Margene at 410-614-7392, The Johns Hopkins University, 550 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205.
PI: Adrian Dobbs, M.D. 03.15.2005
Research on Testosterone The National Institute on Aging (located at Harbor Hospital, 3001 South Hanover St., Baltimore, MD 21225) in collaboration with Johns Hopkins is conducting a study of testosterone replacement in men who are 65 years of age or older. The study is evaluating testosterone raising effects of two known medications. The study involves five comprehensive visits over 12 months. To be eligible, you must have a low testosterone level.
For more information and to be screened for eligibility, please call 410-350-3924.
Have You Been In A Heterosexual Relationship For One Year or More? Johns Hopkins Bayview is recruiting couples for a research study investigating markers of sexual activity.
Born Between 1930 and 1939? Research volunteers needed for a study funded by the National Institute of Health. Healthy women born between 1930 and 1939 are needed to participate in a study for sleep. A one-hour visit to the General Clinical Research Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview is required. Transportation will be provided if needed. Upon completion of this study, you will be reimbursed $100 for your participation. For details or more information, you can contact the study coordinator, Tinna Washburn, at 410-550-5714, or twashbur@jhmi.edu.
RPN: HBV00-03-10-04 Principal investigator: Christopher J. Earley, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Volunteers Needed Healthy men and women 45 years and older are needed to participate in a family history study for sleep disorders. One short outpatient visit to the General Clinical Research Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview is required. Upon completion of this study you will be reimbursed for your participation.
For more information you can contact the study coordinator, Tinna Washburn at 410-550-5714.
RPN: HBV00-03-10-04 Principal Investigator: Christopher J. Earley, M.D., Ph.D.
Smoking
Quit Smoking The BPRU Smoking Clinic at The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is inviting smokers (ages 18 to 65) who want to QUIT to participate in a study of new behavioral interventions for smoking.
All participants will receive free medical (Zyban) and smoking cessation counseling. Earn up to $128 in follow-up visits.
For more information, call 410-550-2691.
BPR03-12-04-06 Principal investigator, Elisabeth Houtsmuller, Ph.D.
Smokers Smokers ages 18 to 65 are needed to participate in a research study on the effects of nicotine and smoking during a practice quit attempt. Participation will involve nine visits to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Abstinence from smoking for four days is required. Total possible earnings are $351.
Call 410-550-1206 and refer to study 0316.
BPR03-09-05-02 Principal investigator: Eric Donny, Ph.D.
TEENS, have you ever thought about quitting cigarette smoking? Have you ever tried to quite and found it really difficult? We are seeking volunteers ages 13-17 for a study of a new medication that might help you quit smoking. Interested? Call 1-800-NO-SMOKE, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is free and you will be compensated for time and travel. This study is conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
ATTENTION TEEN NON-SMOKERS Are you age 13-17? If you are a non-smoker and would like to help others, consider participating in a research program at the National Institute on Drug Abuse.You can earn up to $200 and you will be compensated for your time and travel. Call 1-800-535-8254 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This study is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS).
Seeking Cigarette Smokers for Paid Studies We are seeking males and females 18 to 65 years old to participate in outpatient studies sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to help understand the effects of nicotine on the brain.
We are located on the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center campus (Building C, NIDA). Call us at 410-550-1502 or 1-800-535-8254, Mon-Fri, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Earn up to $1300 depending on the amount of time required for the study. Transportation assistance available.
National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Paid Research Studies: Smokers Needed Males, 18-45 years old: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health within the Department of Health & Human Services, is currently enrolling applicants in a 16-day outpatient study. The purpose of the study is to examine the physiological, emotional and cognitive changes that occur during tobacco withdrawal. Interested applicants must be willing to stop smoking for eight days during the study (this is not a tobacco cessation program). We are located on the Hopkins Bayview campus (Building C, NIDA).
Call us at 410-550-1502 or 1-800-535-8254 for a confidential interview, Mon-Fri, between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applicants who qualify can earn up to $1300.
Smoker or Non-Smoker: There May Be A Paid Research Study for You If you smoke or use drugs-or even if you don't-we need your help in research studies to determine how smoking and drug use affect the body. These studies help to find ways to prevent and treat tobacco and drug addiction.
People who don't smoke or use drugs (called "healthy controls") also are needed and will not be exposed to tobacco or drugs of any kind.
If you qualify to participate in a study, you'll be paid for your time and travel. The studies are conducted in East Baltimore and sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Transportation assistance is available.
For a confidential screening, call 1-877-398-7425 or 410-550-1502. 05.07.2007
Smokers Needed! Smokers ages 18 to 65 are needed to participate in research studies at Johns Hopkins. Studies are available for people who want to quit or do not want to quit.
Participation requires visits to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. You will be compensated for your time and cooperation.
PI: Maxine Stitzer, Ph.D. BPR03-09-05-01 and NA_00001061 05.07.2007
Cigarette Smokers Needed for Research Study We need people who are daily cigarette smokers that do not want to quit! Participants must be 18-65 years of age.
The study will investigate the effects of nicotine on stopping for short periods of time. Requires seven brief visits of 10 to 15 minutes each and one four-hour session at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Scheduling is flexible. Participants may earn up to $366.
Do You Have Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis or COPD? If you suffer from chronic bronchitis, emphysema, smoker's lung or symptoms that include smoker's cough or other persistant coughing, shortness of breath and increased mucus or phlegm production, you may have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). And, you're invited to participate in a new medical research study.
Qualified participants will receive study-related medication including an inhaler for their symptoms, medical exams, lab tests and financial compensation for time and travel.
To find out if you qualify, contact Candy at 410-550-9825.
PI: Mark C. Liu, M.D. 05.07.2007
Cigarette Smokers Men and women, age 22 to 40, wanted for a brain imaging research study on how smoking affects the brain. Participants can earn up to $1250.
To participate, please call 410-550-1916
PI: Dean F. Wong, M.D. NA_00003352 02.05.2008
Women's Health
Women’s Health Research Study Earn up to $300.You may be eligible to participate in this research study if you are:
Sexually active in a monogamous relationship
18 years of age and over
Have regular menstrual cycles
Are currently using effective contraception or are surgically sterile
Please call today for more information: 410-550-9079.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jonathan Zenilman, M.D. Johns Hopkins University IRB RPN: 03-07-25-02 10.03.2006
Do You Have Vulvodynia? You may be eligible to participate in a research study on an experimental topical medication.
To participate in this study, you must:
be a woman between ages 18 and 55;
be in generally good health; and,
have had vulvar pain for more than three months.
Subjects will be compensated for time and travel.
For more information, call 410-550-3064.
PI: Anne Burke, M.D., MPH RPN #: NA_00002970 05.07.2007
Menopausal Research Do you have any of the following symptoms: vaginal dryness, itching or discomfort, or pain during intercourse?
If you suffer from any of these symptoms, you may have a condition known as vaginal atrophy.
We are looking for postmenopausal woman, ages 30 to 80, to participate in a clinical research study for an investigational vaginal estrogen cream to relieve the symptoms of vaginal atrophy.
Qualified participants will receive study-related evaluations and investigational medical at no cost and may be compensated up to $250 for time and travel.
Please call 410-550-3060 or e-mail whrap@jhmi.edu for more information. 05.07.2007
Do You or Someone You Know Suffer From Hot Flashes? You may qualify to participate in a research study testing a lower dose of an FDA-approved medical or placebo for the relief of moderate to severe hot flashes.
The Office of Women's Health Research and Programs at The Johns Hopkins University is seeking WOMEN:
Between 30-80 years of age
Naturally or surgically postmenopausal
Experiencing moderate to severe hot flashes daily
Qualified participants will receive study-related medical care and study medication at no cost and up to $215 for time and travel.
Call 410-550-3060 or e-mail whrap@jhmi.edu for more information. 05.07.2007
