Clinical study
Tobacco heating study
Looks at whether a tobacco heating device can reduce coughing and be less harmful than regular cigarettes for adult smokers with COPD.
Research Study P1-FAF-16
What the study looks at
To assess whether the tobacco heating system (THS) can reduce coughing and be less harmful than conventional cigarettes in adult smokers with COPD and chronic bronchitis.
Who may qualify
- Age 40 or older
- Diagnosed with COPD and chronic bronchitis
- Current smoker who has smoked for 10 years or more
- Smoked an average of 10 cigarettes a day over the past year
- Coughs at least 10 times an hour during the day
- No cancer in the past 5 years (basal cell skin cancer is allowed)
Before you decide
What happens next
Call our team
Call (954) 569-6820, ext. 202, and name the study you are interested in.
Discuss the requirements
A coordinator explains the study and answers your initial questions.
Discuss a screening visit
If you may qualify, the team discusses a screening visit. You review and sign the consent form before any study tests.
Decide whether to join
Review the consent form with the study doctor. Ask questions before you sign and before study procedures begin.
Plan for participation
Questions to ask the study team
- How often are visits, and how long does each visit take?
- What will I need to do between visits?
- Will I need to travel, and is any reimbursement available?
- What happens after the study ends or if I choose to leave?