COPD- Mucus Dehydration

New Study on Mucus Dehydration and Mucus Clearance
By the Pulmonary Division and Cystic Fibrosis Center of UNC

Are you 18 to 75 years old?  Are you a current or ex-smoker with at least 10 years of smoking history?  Do you cough up mucus on a regular basis?

If so we would like to talk with you.  We are looking for volunteers to participate in a study evaluating the properties of mucus and the effect of mucus dehydration on clearing your lungs. 

If you qualify you will receive free study related physical exams, lung function testing, allergy testing, and an EKG.

This study could last up to 30 days and involves a screening visit and 3 outpatient visits to UNC Hospitals.  You will receive reimbursement for mileage, free parking, and total available compensation of $650.00. 

To learn more about this study contact:

• Olivia Perlmutt
  Research Coordinator
  UNC Pulmonary Medicine
  (919) 966-2531
  operlmut@med.unc.edu

• Fred Fuller, RN
  UNC Pulmonary Medicine (919) 966-2531
  fred_fuller@med.unc.edu

IRB 05-2876