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Because of a lapse in Government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.

The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.

Updates regarding Government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at OPM.gov.

Recruitment for Clinical Studies

OCRA Recruiting process
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Clinical trials are a critical step in translating scientific discovery into effective treatments. However, many trials fail to meet their accrual goals and achieve their endpoints. There are no easy solutions to solving the accrual challenges, but there are many resources and tools that can help.

This information was adapted from the National Cancer Institute’s AccrualNet™ portal.