All posts tagged lung health research

Seeking Volunteers for an E-Cigarette Research Study

The Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College is looking for Healthy Non-Smokers (ages 21+) for a research study looking at the effects smoking electronic cigarettes may have on 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.  $550 compensation if you qualify and complete all tests and visits

Visits and compensation include:

Screening visit: $50

Initial study visit including bronchoscopy: $200

Follow up study visit including  bronchoscopy: $300

Please call 646-962-2672 for more information regarding the study.

IRB approved protocol #1312014623

by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on January 28, 2014  •  Permalink
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Posted by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on January 28, 2014

https://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2014/01/28/seeking-volunteers-for-an-e-cigarette-research-study/

Seeking Volunteers for HIV Research Study

HIV +  Smokers and Nonsmokers

The Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College is looking for HIV + smokers and nonsmokers to participate in a research study on the development of lung disease.

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: $50 compensation

– Study visit, including bronchoscopy procedure: $200 compensation

To see if you are eligible, please call 646-962-2672 to hear more about our research study.

IRB approved protocol #1204012331

by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on September 21, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on September 21, 2011

https://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2011/09/21/seeking-volunteers-for-asthma-research-study/

Promising New Diagnostic for Emphysema

Dr. Crystal and researchers in the Weill Cornell Medical College Department of Genetic Medicine have located a potential biomarker of early-stage emphysema. Although further investigation is needed, these findings are promising for early detection of emphysema by a simple blood test.

Please click here to see the full article

Click here to read the abstract in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on April 7, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on April 7, 2011

https://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/promising-new-diagnostic-for-emphysema/

Are You At Risk for Lung Disease? Free Lung Health Evaluation for Eligible Volunteers

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung disease caused mainly by cigarette smoking. Symptoms include trouble breathing, wheezing, coughing up mucus and chest infections.

If you are a smoker and/or are having trouble breathing, you may be eligible for our research study.

Visits and Compensation:

$50 for completing initial medical exam if eligible

$200 for completing bronchoscopy if eligible

 

Call the Department of Genetic Medicine for more information: 646-962-2672

 

IRB Approved Protocol # 0005004440

by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on November 9, 2010  •  Permalink
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Posted by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on November 9, 2010

https://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2010/11/09/are-you-at-risk-for-lung-disease-free-lung-health-evaluation-for-eligible-volunteers/

Seeking Non-Smokers for Research Study

Research Study

Seeking healthy 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.

Please call Malesa at 646-962-2672

by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on October 29, 2010  •  Permalink
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Posted by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on October 29, 2010

https://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2010/10/29/seeking-non-smokers-for-research-study/

Become Involved in Our Asthma Research! Volunteer for Our Asthma Research Study

If you think you may have asthma, would you like a free lung evaluation to find out?

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 the Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College for more information about the study: 646-962-2672

IRB approved protocol #0005004440

by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on October 26, 2010  •  Permalink
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Posted by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on October 26, 2010

https://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2010/10/26/become-involved-in-our-asthma-research-volunteer-for-our-asthma-research-study/

We Can Help You Quit Smoking for Free as Part of Our Paid Research Study

Trying to quit smoking?

As part of our research study we are offering eligible smokers:
-free smoking cessation counseling and medication
-up to $1,800 in compensation by completing 4 medical exams and bronchoscopies

Call the Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College for more information: 646-962-2672

IRB protocol #0905010391 Approval Date: 8.4.10

by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on October 15, 2010  •  Permalink
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Posted by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on October 15, 2010

https://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/we-can-help-you-quit-smoking-for-free-as-part-of-our-paid-research-study/

Let Us Help You Quit Smoking for Free

The Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College is seeking smokers, ages 18 or older to participate in a paid research study. Participants will be part of a study looking at the effects of smoking on lung disease.

Offering $50 compensation for a free, 3-4 hr, lung health exam consisting of a physical exam, Electrocardiogram (EKG), blood and urine tests, breathing test and a chest x-ray. Eligible volunteers will also receive $200 for a 3-4 hr bronchoscopy procedure.

Eligible volunteers can also participate in a year long study consisting of 8 additional visits:

3 lung health exams (including physical exam, electrocardiogram (EKG), blood and urine tests, chest x-ray and a breathing test) and bronchoscopy procedures lasting 3-4 hours each and 5 visits to provide routine blood and urine tests lasting 30 minutes each.

Compensation:

Month 3 exam and bronchoscopy: $350

Month 6 exam and bronchoscopy: $350

Month 12 exam and bronchoscopy: $350

Study completion bonus: $500

Please call Malesa at 646-962-2672

 

IRB Approved Protocol #0905010391

IRB Approval Date: 8.4.2010

 

by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on October 12, 2010  •  Permalink
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Posted by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on October 12, 2010

https://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2010/10/12/let-us-help-you-quit-smoking-for-free/

Seeking Smokers with COPD for Research Study

Weill Cornell Medical College is seeking smokers with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease to participate in a research study

Compensation:

$50 for completing initial medical exam

$200 for completing bronchoscopy if eligible

Call the Department of Genetic Medicine for more information: 646-962-2672

IRB Approved Protocol # 0005004440

by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on September 23, 2010  •  Permalink
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Posted by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on September 23, 2010

https://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/seeking-smokers-with-copd-for-research-study/

Are You a Smoker Diagnosed with COPD? Are You Trying to Quit Smoking?

The Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College is seeking smokers, ages 18 or older who have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to participate in a paid research study. Participants will be part of a study looking at the effects of smoking on lung disease.

Offering $50 compensation for a free, 3-4 hr, lung health exam consisting of a physical exam, electrocardiogram (EKG), blood and urine tests, breathing test and a chest x-ray. Eligible volunteers will also receive $200 for a 3-4 hr bronchoscopy procedure.

Eligible volunteers can also participate in a year long study consisting of 8 additional visits:

3 lung health exams (including physical exam, electrocardiogram (EKG), blood and urine tests, chest x-ray and a breathing test) and bronchoscopy procedures lasting 3-4 hrs each and 5 visits to provide routing blood and urine tests lasting 30 minutes each.

Compensation:

Month 3 exam and bronchoscopy: $350

Month 6 exam and bronchoscopy: $350

Month 12 exam and bronchoscopy: $350

Study completion bonus: $500

Please call 646-962-2672 for more information

IRB approved protocol #0905010391

Approval Date: 10.26.09

by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on July 13, 2010  •  Permalink
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Posted by Department of Genetic Medicine @ Weill Cornell Medical College on July 13, 2010

https://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2010/07/13/are-you-a-smoker-diagnosed-with-copd-are-you-trying-to-quit-smoking/

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