COPD, Asthma, and other Pulmonology research studies are coming soon to the Houston area. Get first access by scheduling a FREE spirometry test to check your lung function today!
Those who qualify and choose to participate in research studies are compensated for their study related time and travel. The Spirometry Test is completely free and a copy will be provided to you to share with your primary care physician.
A spirometry test is a vital and widely used pulmonary function test designed to assess your lung health by measuring the volume of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can do so. This test plays a critical role in diagnosing a range of respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other disorders that impact your ability to breathe effectively. During the test, you will be guided to breathe into a specially designed mouthpiece that is connected to a spirometer. This sophisticated device accurately records both the amount of air you exhale and the rate of your exhalation, providing essential data that helps healthcare professionals understand your lung function and tailor treatment plans to your specific needs. By participating in a spirometry test, you take an important step towards managing your respiratory health and ensuring you receive the most effective care possible.
Those who schedule a Spirometry Test with us receive:
Access to an absolutely FREE Spirometry Test. No insurance required/needed
First access to upcoming Pulmonology research studies
Compensation for study-related time and travel if enrolled in a study
A research study or clinical trial is the process a potential new drug, device, procedure, or process goes through to prove that it is safe, tolerable and effective for the condition it is being studied for. Research studies are the only way to advance medicine for future generations.
Each study has its own set of inclusion and exclusion criteria that a participant must meet before they are allowed to participate in a study. Patients from all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to participate.
Every participant in every research study must go through the informed consent process. During this, the trial doctor and research team go over what will happen in the study, what treatments you might get, how long the trial is expected to last, what happens during visits, the potential risks and benefits, and many other important facts about the study. Participants may withdraw their consent and discontinue the study at any time for any reason.
A placebo looks like a treatment but does not have any active medicine in it. Researchers use placebos to help make sure any changes in the participants’ health are actually caused by the study treatment. You do not get to choose if you get the study treatment or the placebo, and you may not know if you get the placebo until after the study. Not all research studies use a placebo.
If studies do not include diverse participants, we cannot know if treatments work for everyone who needs them. Studies only tell researchers how something works for the participants of that study, and they may not work the same in people of different races, ethnicities, ages, or sexes.
All research studies must follow federal laws and ethical guidelines, including HIPAA. Studies must also be approved by an expert group called an institutional review board (IRB) that helps make sure the trial is fair and as safe as possible, and that any risks to the participants are worth the potential benefits.