NIH study of the microbiome using stored body samples
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at the community of microbes in the body (your “microbiome”) using samples like stool, urine, and possibly tissue. It may help researchers understand how these microbes relate to health in hospital patients.
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Who can take part
- You are an inpatient at the NIH Clinical Center (CC).
- You expect to stay in the hospital for at least 48 hours after you are referred.
- You are age 2 or older.
- You agree to have tissue samples stored for future tests.
- You agree to have genetic testing done on body fluid and tissue samples.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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