Severe Asthma Research - Columbia University - PAID

622 W 168th Street, New York City NY

Description

Needed: Patients with Severe Asthma Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center are conducting a study to find a new treatment for severe asthma. The Precision Interventions for Severe and/or Exacerbation-Prone Asthma Network Study ("PrecISE") is screening people with severe asthma. You may be eligible to participate in the PrecISE study if you: - Are at least 18 years old -Have severe asthma as defined by commonly accepted guidelines -Currently have uncontrolled asthma, worsening asthma & attacks -Are on stable regimen of asthma medications - Are not pregnant or breastfeeding -Are not taking part in any other clinical trials Multiple treatments will be tested in a placebo controlled randomized trial. Each participant will participate in at least 2 treatment periods (up to 5 treatment periods). Treatment periods will each last 16 weeks and will require monthly visits. If you choose, you can receive study provided baseline asthma therapies and asthma controller medication. If you quality, you will be paid approximately $100 per visit. To get more information, call or visit www.preciseasthma.org