For You. For Life.
Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research is committed to staying informed on evolving public health issues at both the national and local levels. We continue to welcome healthy, low-risk volunteers for our studies while also working to help those facing active health challenges by exploring new treatment options and innovative ways to improve your health.
Signing up for a study is as easy as 1, 2, 3
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Choose a Study
Browse to find a study that’s right for you.
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See If You Qualify
Answer a few quick questions to see if you qualify.
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You can apply online or call us at (501) 500-4270.
Available Studies
Vaccine Studies
Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research is looking for people who may be interested in participating in research studies evaluating Investigational Vaccines against several common viral illnesses. Compensation for time and travel is usually $400-$1500+.
There may be several different studies available, including studies looking at the prevention of Flu, RSV, pneumococcus and COVID. This may also include some non vaccine investigational drugs that protect against some of these viral illnesses.
For more information, please answer the "Do you qualify" question and then fill out the brief contact form or you can call 1-501-500-4270.
No obligation. No health insurance required. No cost to participate.
Thank you.
Ages 80+ | Male/Female
Compensation up to $400 - $1500+ for study related time and travel
Oral COVID Vaccine
This is a clinical research study to evaluate the effectiveness of an oral COVID vaccine in healthy adults, when compared to currently available COVID vaccines. Participants must have had at least two COVID vaccines greater than 6 months ago.
You can contact our office at 501-500-4270 or fill out the short "Do You Qualify" Questionnaire to see if you qualify for this study. Please click "View Trial Details"
Ages 18+ | Male/Female
Compensation up to $300-$900 for study related time and travel
Gout Prevention Study
This is a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an oral tablet in the prevention of gout flares. Must be between 18-85 years old and have had at least two gout flares in healthy individuals within the past 12 months.
Ages 18 - 85 | Male/Female
Compensation up to $1,750 for study related time and travel
Flu Vaccine – Fall 2025
This study is an influenza vaccine compared with a licensed inactivated influenza vaccine for ages 50 and older.
Seasonal flu viruses are estimated by the World Health Organization to cause 3-5 million cases of severe illness and up to 650,000 deaths a year. Seasonal flu vaccine recommendations are designed to cover the strains of in flu determined to be the most prominent for the current flu season. The WHO (World Health Organization) recommends 3 strains to be used since one B-strain has not been prominent since 2020.
Improved vaccine immune response in adults age 50 and older is needed as the current licensed seasonal flu vaccines rarely exceed 60% effectiveness. Flu vaccines based on mRNA technology could provide several benefits in older adults compared with current vaccines including: the ability to respond to changes in the flu strain more quickly, avoid mutations that may be acquired in egg-based vaccine production, and exhibit a stronger immune response and protection.
You can contact our office at 501-500-4270 or fill out the short "Do You Qualify" Questionnaire to see if you qualify for this study.
Ages 50+ | Male/Female
Compensation up to $600 for study related time and travel
Want to participate in Clinical Research but don't see a study that fits you today?
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Why consider BHCCR?
BHCCR is an arm of Baptist Health Care System
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Mission
Baptist Health exists to provide quality patient-centered services, promote and protect the voluntary not-for-profit healthcare system, provide quality health education, and respond to the changing health needs of the residents of Arkansas with Christian compassion and personal concern.
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Belief
Baptist Health is more than a business –– it is a healing ministry. Our healing ministry is based on the revelation of God through creation, the Bible, and Jesus Christ. At Baptist Health, care of the whole person –– body, mind, and spirit –– is an expression of Christian faith. We are instruments of God’s restorative power and are responsible for giving compassionate care.
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Values
In fulfilling our mission, we place special emphasis on the values of service, honesty, respect, stewardship, and performance.
About BHCCR
Just like you, Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research is following the ever-changing impact of the Coronavirus on a national level and in our local community. BHCCR continues to see healthy, low risk volunteers as usual. Please click here for important Coronavirus updates.
We are the Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research (BHCCR), one of the leading medical research clinics in Arkansas. We are located in Little Rock, Arkansas. We are the clinical research arm for the largest integrated medical system in the state of Arkansas, comprised of 9 hospitals and over 80 clinics. We perform Phase I-IV clinical research in a variety of therapeutic areas and our primary concern is always patient safety. Medical research studies are vital in healthcare because they advance the progress of new treatments reaching the market.
Additional Information
Dr. Pellegrino and Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research are conducting new clinical studies to bring the latest in medical research to Arkansas. In 2020, BHCCR spearheaded the research to bring a COVID vaccine to Arkansas.
Want to Volunteer in Clinical Research?
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