Asthma and COPD Clinical Trials in Gilbert, AZ
Mission Research Institute in Gilbert, Arizona runs clinical trials for adults with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and asthma. Our studies test new inhalers and treatments that aim to make breathing easier and reduce flare-ups.
- No costStudy care, labs and medication
- No insurance needed
- Location690 E. Warner Road, Suite 134, Gilbert, Arizona
Why take part in a lung study?
COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, makes it hard to breathe and tends to get worse over time. Flare-ups can lead to hospital stays and lasting lung damage. Asthma can also stay uncontrolled even with daily inhalers. Research is finding new treatments that reduce flare-ups and help people stay active.
Participants get regular lung check-ups and breathing tests and a chance to help others breathe easier.
- Regular lung check-ups
- Breathing tests
- A chance to help others breathe easier
Who may qualify
Our lung studies are usually looking for adults who:
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Have been diagnosed with COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis or asthma
- Still have symptoms or flare-ups even with their current inhalers
- Are current or former smokers (for many COPD studies)
Not sure if your breathing problems are COPD? Talk with your own doctor, or call us to see whether a study could be a fit.
Living with COPD or asthma?
Fill out the short form or call 480-716-9118. A Mission Research Institute team member will contact you within 1–2 business days.
Call 480-716-9118Types of lung research we conduct
New inhaled treatments for COPD and asthma
Studies that aim to reduce flare-ups and hospital visits
Treatments for people whose symptoms aren't controlled with current inhalers
What to expect
Phone questions
About 15 minutes. A coordinator asks about your diagnosis, inhalers, recent flare-ups and smoking history.
Screening visit
We explain the study and consent form, then the screening visit may include bloodwork, a lung function test (LFT) such as spirometry, a chest X-ray in some studies, or other diagnostic screenings needed to confirm eligibility.
Study visits
Breathing tests, vital signs and short questionnaires about your symptoms. Some studies also ask you to keep a simple symptom diary at home.
Wrap-up visit
A final breathing test and check-in after the study treatment ends.
Lung studies usually last several months to a year. You get the exact schedule before you agree to join.
What participants receive
- Study inhalers or medication, breathing tests and exams at no charge
- No insurance requirement
- Compensation for your time and travel (varies by study)
- Independent review by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), an independent committee that protects the rights and safety of research participants
Your study team
Sunildat Maheshwari, MD is Principal Investigator for our lung studies. As a long-time family physician in Gilbert, he has cared for many patients with COPD and asthma through flare-ups and day-to-day symptoms.
Meet Dr. Sunny →
Will I have to stop using my inhalers?
Usually not. Most participants keep their regular inhalers, and everyone keeps a rescue inhaler. The study doctor reviews your medicines and explains any changes before you start.
What is a spirometry test?
Spirometry is a simple breathing test. You breathe out as hard and fast as you can into a tube, and it measures how well your lungs are working. It is not painful, though some people feel tired or a little lightheaded afterward. The full test usually takes about 30–45 minutes.
Can I join if I still smoke?
Many COPD studies accept current smokers. The study team can also share resources if you want help quitting.
What if I have a flare-up during the study?
Contact the study team, and get emergency care if you need it. Flare-ups are carefully tracked, and the team will explain how to reach them.
Do lung studies cost anything?
No. Study medicine and breathing tests are provided at no cost, you don't need insurance, and you are compensated for your time and travel.
Learn more
New to research studies? Read our guides:
What Is Clinical Research and Why Should You Care? What Actually Happens During a Clinical Trial Visit?Living with COPD or asthma?
Fill out the short form or call 480-716-9118. A Mission Research Institute team member will contact you within 1–2 business days.
COPD Studies in Gilbert & the East Valley
Our Gilbert, AZ research site welcomes adults with COPD from Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek and the surrounding East Valley.
