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) 623-9930.
Available Studies
Flu Vaccine – Fall 2026
This study is an influenza vaccine compared with a licensed inactivated influenza vaccine for ages 65 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 501-623-9930 or fill out the short "Do You Qualify" Questionnaire to see if you qualify for this study.
Ages 65+ | Male/Female
Compensation up to $487 for study related time and travel
Obesity Study
Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research is conducting a clinical research study for weight management. If you’re 18+ and have obesity (BMI criteria apply), you may qualify to participate.
No-cost for study-related visits & procedures.
Compensation for time/travel may be available to those who qualify.
For more information, you can contact our office at 501-623-9930 or answer the “Please Complete” question below and someone will contact you.
Ages 18+ | Male/Female
Compensation TBD for study related time and travel
Obesity Study with Type 2 Diabetes
Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research is conducting a clinical research study for weight management. If you’re 18+ and have obesity with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, you may qualify to participate.
No-cost for study-related visits & procedures.
Compensation for time/travel may be available to those who qualify.
For more information, you can contact our office at 501-623-9930 or answer the “Please Complete” question below and someone will contact you.
Ages 18+ | Male/Female
Compensation TBD for study related time and travel
Norovirus – 2026
This Phase III clinical trial is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of an investigational Norovirus vaccine candidate. The study seeks to determine if the vaccine can effectively prevent norovirus acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in a specific population group.
You can contact our office at 501-623-9930 or fill out the short "Do You Qualify" Questionnaire to see if you qualify for this study.
Ages 60+ | Male/Female
Compensation up to $1,000 for study related time and travel
Migraine Prevention Study
This is a clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of an injection to help prevent migraine headaches in people 18 years old and above.
For more information, you can contact our office at 501-623-9930 or answer the “Please Complete” question below and someone will contact you.
Ages 18 - 80 | Male/Female
Compensation up to $1,520 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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