COPD Clinical Trial — Venice

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

Venice

Venice has one of the highest concentrations of residents over 65 in Sarasota County, and its island downtown draws a steady seasonal population. Research interest here is strong, especially for cardiology and respiratory studies.

Getting to our office

From Venice Avenue, take US-41 or Jacaranda Boulevard 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

• Reference points: Historic Venice Avenue, Venice Beach, the Venice Municipal Airport and Sarasota Memorial's Venice campus.
• Local demand focuses on atrial fibrillation, heart failure, COPD, osteoarthritis and cholesterol management in adults over 70.
• Allow about one hour and 15 minutes by car; travel is easiest between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Venice participants can request consolidated visit days, and we confirm whether a family member will drive so appointment length can be planned in advance.