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Summary: The Effect of Chronic Macrolide Administration on the Frequency and Severity of COPD Exacerbations

EMPHYSEMA STUDY

Brigham & Women's Hospital is seeking volunteers to study whether taking a common antibiotic every day will help prevent flare-ups of your lung disease. All study related medical exams, lab tests and study medication will be provided at no cost to qualified participants. If you qualify for this research study, you will receive either the study medication or a placebo (inactive drug).

You may be able to participate if you:
· have been diagnosed with emphysema or COPD
· have had a flare up in the last year
· are 40 years of age or older
· are able to travel to Brigham & Women’s 8 times over the course of 13 months

Compensation provided for time and travel.
For more information call: 617-732-6272
Email: copdresearch@partners.org

Contact:

Susan Peterson
BWH - Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Telephone: 617-732-6272
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Trial listings updated: September 2, 2008 at 2:17:48 PM


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