Trial Information

Summary: Are you a current or former smoker who has noticed changes in your breathing?

Some symptoms that you may have noticed are:

• Your breathing has worsened over time
• You have a "smoker’s cough"
• You have a harder time completing your normal activities compared to non-smokers your age

If so, you may have early-stage chronic bronchitis or emphysema (COPD), breathing conditions that result from smoking.

You may be eligible to participate in a research study if:

• You are at least 40 years old.
• You have been a smoker for AT LEAST the equivalent of 10 years at 1 pack/day
• You are generally healthy or have controlled medical conditions

You will NOT be eligible to participate if:

• You have had cancer in the past 5 years other than basal cell skin cancer
• You have had a heart attack in the past year

The study lasts 3-4 months. You will receive research-related medical attention, breathing tests, investigational medication, and testing at no cost to you. Weekend appointments are available.

Compensation up to $900 for completing the study.

For more information,

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.