The Institute for Asthma and Allergy was initiated with a firm commitment toward research. Our research protocols are multi-center studies related to asthma, allergy, sinusitis, emphysema, hereditary angloedema, and chronic bronchitis. They focus on investigational and/or currently marketed medications. Study related procedures and medications are normally provided free of charge. All patients must make visits to our Wheaton, MD office. Patients usually receive a stipend for their participation. If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about research please look at our current studies listed below.

- Asthma -

Asthma Study

If you are 18-65 years of age and using daily asthma medication, you may be eligible for a 5 month voluntary research study for an investigational medication for asthma.

For more information please contact Tamara @ 301-986-0670 or email iaaresearchtamara@yahoo.com

Asthma Study

If you are 18 years of age or older and use daily asthma medications, you may be eligible for an 8 visit, 4 month research study of an investigational asthma medication.

• Compensation for time and travel
• Metro Accessible

Please contact Kim at (301) 962-1610 or iaaresearchkimberlly@yahoo.com if interested.

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- Allergy -

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- Allergic Rhinitis -

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- COPD -

If you are at least 40 years of age, current or ex-smoker, with COPD, you may be eligible to participate in a 26 week research study of an investigational medication for COPD.

• Compensation for time and travel may be provided.
• Metro Accessible
• Parking for no charge

Please contact Kim at (301) 962-1610 or iaaresearchkimberlly@yahoo.com if interested.

- Sinusitis -

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- Hereditary Angioedema -

Have you ever experienced severe and unexplained episodes of swelling and pain that lasted several hours or even days?

Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is a rare and often misdiagnosed genetic disorder that causes swelling in the hands, feet, face, throat or intestinal tract. The attacks can be disabling or life-threatening.

Doctors in your area are studying an investigational therapy for HAE. To be eligible, patients must be 10 years old or older and have a documented diagnosis of herditary angioedema.

For more information, contact:

Tamara Johnson, CCRC at 301-986-0670
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The Institute is a prominent research facility and over the past 15 years has helped put over 30 medications on the market. This is why we are always looking for volunteers for studies. Here is a list of medications we have worked on - with your assistance:

IAA's research department and their wonderful volunteer study patients helped to put the following medications on the market:

Medications Currently Studied at IAA

ASTHMA
Symbicort - MDI combination of Pulmicort and Foradil-combination of Flovent and Sereventadd Spirevaadd Xolair - anti-IgE antibodyadd Indacaterol - long acting bronchodilator.

COPD

IMMUNOTHERAPY

HEREDITARY ANGIODEMA
Cinryze - C1 Inhibitor

ALLERGIC RHINITIS

Research Benefits for Patients

> Opportunity to further science
Help others with similar diseases or condition

> Early access to new, not yet available medications
Help get new medications on the market sooner

> Obtain medical care not covered by insurance
Such as laboratory testing, EKG's, Chest x-rays, PFTs, holter monitor studies
Study medication at no cost to the patient

> Patient education and materials
Such as peak flow meters, spacers or nebulizers

> Close medical follow-up
Individual attention

> Monetary Compensation