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
Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College 