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Immune signatures of vaccine responses in vulnerable populations: Comparison of influenza vaccines

  • Study HIC#:2000035834
  • Last Updated:09/20/2024

Volunteers needed to help researchers learn more about our immune systems.

The goal of this study is to learn how aging affects our body’s reaction to infection, disease, and vaccines.

Who can participate in the study?

If you are between the ages of 21 to 40 years old or 65 years or older, you may be eligible to participate.

What does this study entail?

Receiving a high dose flu vaccine or Fluad Flu vaccine

Brief interviews and medical record review by our staff

Blood samples will be obtained at specific intervals. Participants will be compensated.

For those 65 years or older:

Brief physical evaluation for hand grip strength and mobility. Participants will be compensated.

  • Age21 years and older
  • GenderBoth

Contact Us

For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact:

Irene Matos, BSN, RN

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Trial Purpose and Description

Volunteers needed to help researchers learn more about our immune systems.

The goal of this study is to learn how aging affects our body’s reaction to infection, disease, and vaccines.

Who can participate in the study?

If you are between the ages of 21 to 40 years old or 65 years or older, you may be eligible to participate.

What does this study entail?

Receiving a high dose flu vaccine or Fluad Flu vaccine

Brief interviews and medical record review by our staff

Blood samples will be obtained at specific intervals. Participants will be compensated.

For those 65 years or older:

Brief physical evaluation for hand grip strength and mobility. Participants will be compensated.

Eligibility Criteria

If you are between the ages of 21 to 40 years old or 65 years or older, you may be eligible to participate.

Principal Investigator

Sub-Investigators

For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact: