COPD Clinical Trial — Palmetto

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

Palmetto

Palmetto is a riverfront city across the Manatee River from Bradenton, with agricultural employers, a substantial Hispanic workforce and a compact downtown. Study participation here is usually built around work schedules.

Getting to our office

From US-41 in Palmetto, cross the Green Bridge or take US-301 to I-75 south, continue past Punta Gorda, exit to Burnt Store Road (CR-765) south into Cape Coral, then Pine Island Road east and Chiquita Boulevard S south.

Local information

• Local markers: Emerson Point Preserve, Sutton Park, the Green Bridge and the US-41 and US-301 split.
• Requests from Palmetto commonly involve type 2 diabetes, hypertension and respiratory symptoms linked to outdoor and agricultural work.
• Allow about one hour and 40 minutes by car; the Green Bridge and US-41 are slower during shift changes in the morning and late afternoon.
• We offer Spanish-language visits, early appointment times for shift workers, and phone screening so travel is only needed once eligibility looks likely.