General screening for volunteers in infectious disease studies
General Pre-Trial Screening Protocol for Enrollment of Volunteers Into Infectious Diseases Research Protocols
This study is looking for healthy adults to volunteer for upcoming vaccine and treatment trials by checking if they meet the necessary health criteria.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06463704 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This protocol is designed to facilitate the recruitment of healthy adult volunteers for various clinical trials at the Center for Virology and Vaccine Research and the Division of Infectious Diseases at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. It involves a prescreening process, which may include a telephone interview and an in-person clinic visit, to assess the eligibility of participants for upcoming vaccine or therapeutic trials. The screening will include safety evaluations such as physical exams, vital signs, and laboratory tests to ensure participants meet the necessary criteria for inclusion in specific studies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 years or older who are interested in participating in clinical trials.
Not a fit: Patients with serious health conditions requiring active medical intervention or monitoring may not benefit from this screening protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this protocol could streamline the recruitment process for clinical trials, leading to faster enrollment and potentially more effective treatments for infectious diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing similar prescreening protocols have shown success in efficiently recruiting participants for clinical trials.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older at time of consent * Available to participate for the planned duration of the clinical trials for which screening is being done * Capable of giving signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: • A condition, based on clinical judgement, which requires active medical intervention or monitoring to avert serious danger to the participant's health or well-being
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kathryn E Stephenson, MD, MPH
- Email: kstephen@bidmc.harvard.edu
- Phone: 617-735-4556
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.