NIH CLINICAL CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
WITH NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Note that amongst the studies being conducted, ATAXIA is listed amongst the "Movement Disorders"
under the Neurological Disorders.

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NIH CLINICAL CENTER on the frontline of medical discovery National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Maryland.

"We are currently conducting about 1,000 studies, including those in the disease areas listed below. Each study has specific requirements for participation. If you have a medical diagnosis of any of the following conditions, you may be eligible to participate."

VACCINE STUDIES
Lymphoma,
Melanoma,
Prostate,
Shingles Prevention (those who have never had shingles).

NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Alzheimer's Disease (patients, siblings and children),
Movement Disorders (Ataxia, Dystonia, Myoclonus),
Malignant Brain Tumors (Glioblastoma Multiforme or Anaplastic Astrocytoma),
Parkinson's Disease,
Syringomyelia (Families with Chiari I Malformation).

BLOOD DISORDERS
Aplastic Anemia,
Myelodysplastic Synd1rome,
Refractory Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.

HEART DISORDERS
Cardiomyopathy.
Chest Pain (Diagnosed as coming from the heart).

LUNG DISORDERS
Asthma,
Lymphangioleiomomatosis,
Pulmonary Fibrosis,
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis.

"The NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest hospital devoted entirely to research on common and rare diseases. Every study participant receives expert, personalized care. There is no charge to participate. Volunteer today and join us on the frontline of medical discovery!"

1 "To volunteer or request information, call 1-800-411-1222, ext 604 or E-mail prpl@cc.nih.gov.

"For a list of all studies, visit www.cc.nih.gov."