HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INVESTIGATIONAL SHIGELLA PHAGE STUDY

Researchers at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, University of Maryland, Baltimore, are conducting a challenge study to evaluate the efficacy of an investigational phage product targeting Shigella. The study is open to adults aged 18 – 50 years and consists of a 9 to 11-day inpatient stay, and up to 5 outpatient visits, including a screening session over 6 months (plus up to 60 days for screening). During the inpatient stay, participants will be given 6 days of study product and “challenged” with live Shigella. The Shigella challenge involves exposure to the Shigella bacteria in order to evaluate whether or not the product is effective in preventing Shigella infection.

Compensation up to $4,100.

For more information, please call 410-706-7926 or email clintrial@som.umaryland.edu