COPD Clinical Trial — Dunedin & Tarpon Springs

About this study

The Condition & The Study

COPD is a long-term lung condition that can make breathing increasingly difficult. Clinical research helps evaluate potential new approaches to managing its symptoms and progression.

What Participation May Include :

• Breathing tests and general health assessments
• Review of symptoms, medications, and medical history
• Scheduled visits and monitoring by the research team

About this area

Dunedin & Tarpon Springs

Dunedin and Tarpon Springs sit on the northern Pinellas coast, known for the Pinellas Trail, the Greek-American community around the Sponge Docks and a high share of active retirees. These are our longest-distance service areas.

Getting to our office

From Alternate US-19, head south through Dunedin to SR-60 or continue to US-19 south, join I-275 south over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge (toll) to I-75 south, exit to Burnt Store Road (CR-765) south into Cape Coral, then Pine Island Road east and Chiquita Boulevard S south.

Local information

• Known points: the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, downtown Dunedin, Honeymoon Island causeway and the Pinellas Trail crossings.
• Common health concerns include cardiovascular disease, COPD, joint pain in active older adults, and blood-pressure control.
• Allow about two hours and 20 minutes each way; most participants leave before 8 a.m. to reach a mid-morning appointment.
• For these communities we reserve study slots with quarterly visits where possible, run consent and education sessions by video, and arrange visit days that combine every scheduled procedure.