About Respiratory Infection Diagnostics Research Respiratory infections affect the respiratory system, including the nose, sinuses, throat, airways, and lungs. They can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi, but tend to present similar symptoms, such as a cough, congestion or runny nose, and fatigue. Because the symptoms are so similar among different types of infection, … Read more
About Diabetes Research Diabetes is a common health condition that affects how our bodies use sugar for energy. It can lead to high blood sugar levels, which can cause serious health problems over time. Diabetes can happen to people of all ages, but it is more common in adults. Researchers are currently conducting studies to … Read more
About Pediatric Migraine Research Migraines are severe headaches that can be very painful and debilitating. They often come with other symptoms like nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and even dizziness. Migraines are especially common in children and adolescents. It is important to understand more about pediatric migraines so that we can find better ways … Read more
About Lyme Disease Research Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can cause severe symptoms if left untreated. The disease is transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, and is prevalent in many parts of the world, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. Despite its prevalence, Lyme disease remains a challenging illness to diagnose … Read more
About Cardiovascular Research Cardiovascular disease (CVD), also known as heart disease, is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for almost a third of all deaths in 2019. CVD includes several types of heart conditions that can occur separately, or in conjunction with one another, like coronary artery disease (CAD), high blood pressure (hypertension), high … Read more
About E. Coli Research Escherichia coli (E. coli) are bacteria that can cause infections, which can trigger diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fever. In some cases, the infection can be life-threatening. While E. coli can affect people of all ages, people age 60 and older are more susceptible to becoming ill from the bacteria, especially those … Read more
About Gout and Hyperuricemia Research Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that can be very painful. Symptoms can fluctuate in intensity from flares to relatively no symptoms (remission). Hyperuricemia, or an elevated level of uric acid in the blood, may exist for many years before the first clinical attack of gout. Sustained hyperuricemia … Read more
Complete the form on this page to connect with a Velocity research site and start your clinical trial journey. Beyond helping advance medicine, you may also: Learn about potential new medicines in development Get study-related medical exams at no cost Receive compensation for participating (available amounts may differ for each study) After you submit your … Read more
The Need for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Research Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. Symptoms can be similar to a cold, and may include runny nose, sore throat, cough, and headache. RSV can lead to serious conditions like pneumonia, especially for children and seniors. In fact, RSV is … Read more
The Need for COVID-19 Research Scientists are still learning about COVID-19 and how long immunity from previous infection and/or vaccination can last. Velocity has enrolled more than 12,000 patients in COVID-19 vaccine trials since research efforts began in early 2020, and continues to enroll participants for research studies of: Vaccines intended to prevent COVID-19 infection … Read more