Silver Spring, Maryland Clinical Trials
A listing of Silver Spring, Maryland clinical trials actively recruiting patient volunteers.
Found 1,078 clinical trials
Collection of Blood and Urine Samples in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Glioblastoma Multiforme
This study will collect blood and urine samples from patients undergoing radiation therapy for glioblastoma multiforme (a type of brain tumor) to investigate the effects of this treatment on blood cells and certain proteins. The information from this study may help scientists develop new tests to measure radiation exposure and …
Natural History of Systemic and Nasal Mucosal Immunity to Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 in Adults After Vaccination
Background Influenza (flu) vaccinations are required for all NIH staff members who have direct contact with patients. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for persons 6 months of age and older. Researchers want to learn about immunity in NIH staff members who get a flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine. Objective To understand what …
Fontan Associated Liver Disease and the Evaluation of Biomarkers for Disease Severity Assessment
Background In Fontan Associated Liver Disease (FALD), congestion of blood in the liver causes cirrhosis. This condition can cause death. Researchers want to understand what triggers this process and find new treatments for it. Objective To understand how long-term congestion of blood in the liver causes liver scarring that eventually …
realMIND: Observational Study on Safety and Effectiveness of Tafasitamab in Combination With Lenalidomide in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory DLBCL
The realMIND study is a multicenter, observational study intended to further characterize the safety and effectiveness data of US patients (with a focus on racial and ethnic minority patients) with relapsed or refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), treated with tafasitamab in combination with lenalidomide.
The Beneficial Effects of Naps on Motor Learning
Background Memory consolidation is the process by which memories become stable, long-term representations in the brain. Consolidation of a motor skill is dependent upon sleep. Some research shows that daytime naps improve people s motor performance and memory retention. Researchers want to find out how daytime naps may contribute to …
Defining the Brain Phenotype of Children With Williams Syndrome
Background Little is known about how the brain changes during childhood and adolescence, how genes affect this process, or how the brains of people with 7q11.23 genetic variation change during this period. Researchers are interested in using magnetic resonance imaging to study how the brain changes in healthy children and …
The Pathogenesis and Natural History of Sjogren's Disease
Background -Sjogren s Disease (formerly: Sjogrens Syndrome, Sj(SqrRoot)(Delta)gren s syndrome) is a disease that affects about 1-4 million Americans. It is more common in women. It mainly affects the glands that produce saliva and tears, leading to dry eyes and dry mouth. The cause of Sjogren s Disease is unknown, …
A Longitudinal Study of Familial Hypereosinophilia (FE): Natural History and Markers of Disease Progression
Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. Elevated eosinophil levels can damage the heart, nerves, and other organs, in the syndrome known as hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES). Some individuals have a hereditary form of HES known as familial eosinophilia (FE). More research on the causation and mechanisms of HES is …
Natural History Study of Biomarkers in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Background High blood pressure in the lungs, known as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), is a rare disorder. Some people have disease-associated PAH and some have PAH from an unknown cause. Researchers want to follow the natural history of all PAH patients to understand how PAH progresses in order to discover …
Observational Study to Deeply Phenotype Major Organs in Sickle Cell Disease After Curative Therapies
Background People with sickle cell disease (SCD) have problems with their heart, brain, kidneys, liver, and lungs as they age. These problems may improve after transplant. Researchers want to learn how and why this happens. Objective To study the benefits of treatments that are intended to cure SCD. Eligibility People …
