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?
If you are using a daily inhaled medication for asthma, you may be eligible for a 10 visit, year long research study of an investigational medication for asthma.

• Ages 18 and up.
• Compensation up to $1490.00 for time and travel.
• Metro accessible.

Please contact Raziya at 301-962-1606 if interested.

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- Allergic Rhinitis -

Ragweed Sufferers
Do you have fall ragweed allergies? Call us now to participate in a research study of an investigational allergy medication.

• Compensation up to $630.00 to eligible participants.
• Metro accessible.

Please contact Tamara at 301-962-1607 or iaaresearchtamara@yahoo.com if interested.

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- COPD -

If you are using daily medications, you may be eligible for an 18 visit, 1 year research study of an investigational medication for symptoms of COPD or Emphysema.

You must be:

• At least 40 years of age
• Current or ex-smoker

Compensation for time and travel.
Metro accessible.

Please contact Shelby at (301) 962-1609 or iaaresearchshelby@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:
Raziya Wells, CCRC at 301-962-1606
Shelby Rothrock, CCRC at 301-962-1609
Tamara Johnson, CCRC 301-962-1607 ____________________________________________________________________________

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
DX-88 - plasma kallikrein inhibitor
Cinryze - C1 Inhibitor
Rabbit derived 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