The GW Vaccine Research Unit is recruiting volunteers for a study to examine a new vaccine for the prevention of the Marburg virus.
Key Facts about the Marburg Virus:
- The Marburg virus causes a severe hemorrhagic fever that has a high fatality rate.
- Marburg Virus Disease occurs in sporadic outbreaks primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Currently, there are no approved treatments for the disease.
This study requires participants to attend 9 in-clinic visits over 7 months. To participate in this study, you will receive a vaccine. Those who are eligible and attend the in-clinic visits will receive $75.00 per visit to compensate for time and travel.
Seeking volunteers:
- Ages 18 - 50
- Lives in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
- In good general health
Fill out interest survey here.
Sponsor(s)
IAVI
Principal Investigator(s)
David Diemert, MD
Contact Phone Number
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