Controls and Healthy Vasculature Initiative

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Jun 2, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

The "Controls and Healthy Vasculature Initiative" is a clinical trial aimed at understanding diseases related to blood, blood vessels, and the immune system. Researchers need to compare blood samples from healthy individuals and those with these diseases to learn more about how they affect health and to improve testing methods. By collecting blood from healthy volunteers, the study hopes to establish what is considered "normal" in these tests.

To participate, you must be a healthy adult aged 18 or older, and you cannot be pregnant or nursing. You'll have a quick telehealth visit or phone call to go over your health history before coming to the NIH Clinical Center to donate blood. During your visit, about 10 tablespoons of blood will be drawn, and some samples may be used for future research. You can choose to return for repeat visits over the next 10 years if you wish, and you will receive $50 for each blood collection visit. This study is not only important for advancing medical research but also helps ensure new tests are accurate and effective.

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Eligibility criteria

• * INCLUSION CRITERIA:
• In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
• • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures
• • Aged 18 years and older
• • Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
• • Self-reported in good general health
• EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
• An individual who, by self-report, meets the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
• • -Current pregnancy or lactation