Research Participants Wanted

Cognitive neuroimaging experiment (CLiMB Lab at Stanford)

Jan. 2026

The CLiMB Lab at Stanford is looking for Bay-area participants for an fMRI study on language and cognition in the brain! $40/hr. Learn more.

Stanford-matter neuroscience high-resolution fMRI advanced neurofeedback feasibility trial (fMRI neurofeedback)

Dec. 2025

The Brain Stimulation Lab is investigating the efficacy of advanced neurofeedback techniques for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Learn more.

Recruiting for a single dose COVID-19 vaccine study in high-risk children 5 years through 11 years of age

Dec. 2025

Pfizer/BioNTech has developed an updated COVID vaccine (BNT162b2 - LP.8.1) for children ages 5yrs through 11yrs with health conditions, putting them at higher risk for severe COVID-19. This study will evaluate the safety and immune response of one 10-microgram dose of this updated vaccine. Learn more.

Recruiting for Sanofi pediatric pneumococcal vaccine study in healthy children at approximately 2 months of age (42 to 89 days)

Nov. 2025

The goal of this study is to measure whether PCV21 study vaccine is safe and can help the body to develop germ-fighting antibodies compared with Prevnar 20. Learn more.

PET-MRI study on aging bone is looking for volunteers

Nov. 2025

We are looking for older individuals who have had a recent wrist/arm fracture in the last 6 months. The study will involve one PET-MRI appointment to scan the lower spine, hips, and knees. Learn more.

Ultra-processed foods study

Oct. 2025

Adolescents aged 13-15 are invited to participate in a research study looking at neural responses to ultra-processed and minimally-processed foods. The study includes body composition measurements, surveys, and 1 fMRI scan. Learn more.

Contribute data remotely to new depression research at Stanford

Often people with depression have problems with concentration and decision-making. ACE-D researchers want to develop new ways to accurately measure difficulties in the ability to think, a.k.a. cognitive performance, among people with depression. This could lead to better treatment for individual patients at the right time when they need it. Learn more.

Recent back pain? PET imaging study on improving diagnosis of back pain seeking participants

Sept. 2025

Looking for >18 years of age, BMI <32, acute back pain, and able to visit Stanford 3 times over a 4-8 week period. There are 3 in-person visits (screening, PET scan, 30-day follow-up). Learn more.

Stanford study for painful periods

Sept. 2025

Do you have painful periods and want to try alternative pain relief? You may be eligible for a Stanford study exploring an investigational TENS device designed to ease menstrual pain. Learn more.

Do you have an overactive bladder? Join the APPROVE study

Sept. 2025

This research study evaluating the use of a new investigational App to help control bladder symptoms in women through simple changes in lifestyle, diet, and behavior. Learn more.

Recruiting for Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 pediatric vaccine study: Ages ≥ 6 months to <2 years who have NOT received any vaccination against COVID-19

Sept. 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve with new variants of SARS CoV2, and to improve protection against these variants, Pfizer-BioNTech has developed an updated formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine. This study vaccine is designed to protect against newer variants and is currently authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration for children at least six months of age where the goal of the study is to understand better how well two doses of the vaccine works in children who have not previously been vaccinated. Learn more.

Adults sought for laser vision correction study

Aug. 2025

The Stanford Eye Laser Center is accepting nearsighted participants for a research study comparing visual outcomes Wavefront-guided LASIK to Ray Tracing-guided LASIK Laser Vision Correction procedures in a one-year study. Learn more.

Participate in the PEARLS study for exercise and restless legs syndrome

Aug. 2025

We invite individuals with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) to participate in the Proteomic Response to Exercise in Adults with RLS (PEARLS) Study. This research aims to understand how exercise affects RLS symptoms by examining changes in blood proteins (biomarkers) over a 12-week period. Learn more.

Planning for pregnancy? Help us understand immune cell changes during pregnancy

June 2025

The research study team is interested in understanding changes in the immune cells that happen when a patient becomes pregnant, and how these changes may predict the health of the pregnancy. Learn more.

Healthy participants needed for PET imaging study on improving diagnosis of lower back pain

June 2025

Looking for >18 years of age, pain-free, and able to visit Stanford 3 times over a 4-8 week period.There are 3 in-person visits (consent, PET scan, 30-day follow-up). Learn more.

Seeking participants for fNIRS neuroimaging study

May 2025

The Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University is recruiting for a neuroimaging study.  Learn more.

Virtual study on improving nutrition knowledge, awareness, and practices

March 2025

This study is conducted by Stanford Occupational Health Center, which aims to measure the impact of design nutrition education program on changes in food decision-making behavior, attitude, and knowledge related to basic nutrition topics. Learn more.

Healthy volunteers (ages 4-18) needed for blood draw (compensated)

March 2025

The Immune Behavioral Health Clinic is looking for healthy volunteers between ages 4-18 to participate in a blood draw, oral swab, and urine test for their research study. Participants will be compensated $50 via Amazon gift card or volunteering hours upon procurement of samples. Learn more.

Hair biomarkers phase-II pediatric research study

Feb. 2025

To define the concept of wellness and resilience in childhood, particularly among preschool children, we are examining child behaviors, family and home environments, while also obtaining hair samples (from the back of their head) to measure the levels of hormones or proteins in these hair samples. Learn more.

Do you have a child between the ages of 13-21 and involved in research?

Feb. 2025

Does your child want to be part of shaping how we measure adolescents’ engagement in the research? Stanford researchers are partnering with Seattle Children's Research Institute and you can send an email to: engagementstudy@seattlechildrens.org. Take the survey here.

Healthy volunteers needed for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis(ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS) Stanford research study

Feb. 2025

Looking for healthy volunteers who are between the ages of 30-60 to participate in this study. This is a wonderful opportunity to help advance ME/CFS research. Volunteers will be compensated $400 for their participation. If you are interested please fill out this survey.