We are seeking the following volunteers:
1. Non-Smokers with Asthma
The Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College is looking for asthmatic volunteers (ages 18+) for a research study looking at the effects asthma may have on the lung cells.
If you qualify and complete all tests and visits, you will receive:
1. A free lung health and medical evaluation (includes physical exam, electrocardiogram (EKG), blood and urine tests, breathing test, questionnaires, chest X-ray and a bronchoscopy procedure)
2. Free allergy testing for grass pollen, cat, dog, trees, molds and mites
3. $300 compensation if you qualify and complete all tests and visits
Visits and compensation include:
Screening visit: $50
Initial study visit including bronchoscopy: $200
Blood draw 2 days after bronchoscopy: $50
Please call 646-962-2672 for more information regarding the study.
IRB approved protocol #0005004440
Free Download – Asthma Flyer and Study Information
2. Hookah/Shisha Smokers
The Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College is looking for shisha (hookah) smokers to participate in a research study, looking at the effects shisha may have on the lung cells.
Eligible participants can earn $250 in compensation upon completion of the following study visits:
- Screening visit, including medical history, physical exam, blood and urine tests, EKG, chest X-ray and a breathing test (duration approximately 5 hours): $50 compensation
- Study visit, including bronchoscopy procedure: $200 compensation
If you are at least 18 years old and smoke shisha, please call 646-962-2672 to hear more about our research study.
Free Download – Hookah (Shisha) Flyer and Study Information
IRB approved protocol #0005004439
3. Healthy Non-Smokers and Smokers
Seeking healthy normal smokers and non-smokers 18 years or older. Participants will be part of a study looking for precursors to lung disease in Weill Cornell Medical College. Offering $50 compensation for completing a screening consisting of a physical exam, Electrocardiogram (EKG), blood, urine tests, breathing test and chest x-ray, and if eligible $200 for completing a bronchoscopy.
Free Download – Healthy Non-Smokers Flyer and Study Information
Please call 646-962-2672
For a list of all studies taking place with the Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, please see our complete listing on ClinicalTrials.gov
