COPD Research Study
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are recruiting adults with moderate to severe COPD in a research study to evaluate how increasing dietary omega-3 could help improve their COPD symptoms.
Fast Facts
Moderate to Severe COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, or Emphysema
Current or Former Smokers who Smoked at Least 1 Pack of Cigarettes/Day for 10+ Years
40+ Years Old
Compensation Provided
Conducted in
Baltimore, MD
Study Background
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are conducting a research study to see how reducing home indoor air pollutant exposure and increasing dietary omega-3 could help improve respiratory symptoms, quality of life, lung function, and risk of exacerbations in individuals with moderate to severe COPD.
Participants in the study will receive up to $50 of food each week, delivered to their home for 12 weeks. The study seeks to understand whether a dietary modification can improve COPD outcomes and lessen the adverse effects of indoor air pollutants on respiratory health.
See if you qualify and help further research on COPD! Participants will be compensated.
Study Background
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are conducting a research study to see how reducing home indoor air pollutant exposure and increasing dietary omega-3 could help improve respiratory symptoms, quality of life, lung function, and risk of exacerbations in individuals with moderate to severe COPD.
Participants in the study will receive up to $50 of food each week, delivered to their home for 12 weeks. The study seeks to understand whether a dietary modification can improve COPD outcomes and lessen the adverse effects of indoor air pollutants on respiratory health.
See if you qualify and help further research on COPD! Participants will be compensated.
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a food-based dietary intervention aimed at increasing omega-3 intake and assess its effect on health outcomes for individuals with moderate to severe COPD.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 40+
- Diagnosed with COPD, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
- Current or former smokers who smoked at least 1 pack of cigarettes per day for at least 10 years
- Experience financial difficulties and/or do not have access to private health insurance
- Have completed a high school education or less
- Willing to eat seafood
- No other chronic lung diseases (except asthma)
- Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
The study lasts for 6 months and involves:
- 1 Clinic Screening Visit (2-3 hours)
- 3 Home Visits (30 mins)
- 3 Clinic Visits (4 hours)
- Weekly phone call to order $50 food for home delivery for 12 weeks (brief phone call)
- Monthly follow-up phone calls to you (5-10 minutes each)
In addition to the $50 worth of food every week for 12 weeks, you will receive up to $280 during the 6-month study (up to $880 total).
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
