Treatment studies include administration of medication that may prevent red blood cells from sickling as well as reduce other complications from the disease. For more information, call Beth, 2-3087. For more information call 6-0500. The NIMH Clinical Psychobiology Branch seeks healthy male and female volunteers ages 18-65 for a study of the effects of light therapy on brain activity. Volunteers must be free of medical and psychological disorders and not taking any medications.
Payment is provided.
For more information call Kim Katz, 6-0500. African American and Caucasian boys and girls ages 6-10 are sought. Participants receive a thorough evaluation for medical causes of overweight, including a physical exam, blood tests, metabolism tests, and x-rays. This is not a treatment study. Participants will be paid.