Summary:
Are You at Risk for C. Diff?
C. Diff is a bacterium that can cause mild diarrhea to life-threatening bowel disease. The risk of C. Diff increases with age, the use of antibiotics and time spent in hospitals or nursing homes.
Volunteers are needed for research study being conducted to evaluate the effects of an investigational vaccine for C. Diff infections.
You may qualify if you are 50 years old or older, are planning a hospitalization, and/or have had at least 2 recent hospital stays within the past year.
Qualified participants may receive at no cost study-related:
- Evaluations, physical exams, routine lab work
- Investigational medication or placebo
Compensation for time and travel may be available. No medical insurance is necessary.