Now Enrolling: Whooping Cough Research Study
If You or Your Child Have Had a Cough for Less Than 14 Days, You May Qualify for a Local Research Study.
Why You Should Join
- Receive study-related tests, investigational medication, and care at no cost
- All studies are administered by Board-Certified medical doctors.
- Compensation of up to $75 per visit and/or reimbursement may be available for study-related time and travel.
- No health insurance or referrals are required to participate.
A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study involving human volunteers to investigate the safety and effectiveness of a new drug or treatment. Clinical trials are essential for evaluating the benefits and risks of medical interventions, ultimately informing healthcare decisions and regulatory approvals.
As a clinical trial or observational study participant, your responsibilities and what you will be required to do can vary depending on the study, its objectives, and the phase of the trial.
Some common activities and responsibilities you may encounter as a participant include: diagnostic tests, treatments, procedures, doctor visits, dietary changes, exercise and/or other lifestyle changes. Observational studies often involve minimal effort, such as completing questionnaires, sharing test results, maintaining a diet or exercise log.
Joining a clinical trial can provide access to cutting-edge treatments, close medical monitoring, and an opportunity to contribute to medical knowledge. Participants may experience improved health outcomes and specialized care while potentially receiving compensation for volunteering.
Clinical trials are designed with a strong emphasis on the safety of participants, and multiple safeguards are in place to minimize risks, including careful study design, oversight by institutional review boards and routine monitoring of study data by independent experts. Researchers must inform participants of the risks, benefits and/or side effects they discover.
Yes, you can drop out of a clinical trial study at any time, and you have the right to do so without facing any penalties or consequences. This is often referred to as "withdrawal of consent."
Voluntary participation is a fundamental principle of clinical research. You are not obligated to continue in a trial if you no longer wish to do so.
Determining your eligibility to participate in a clinical trial involves a thorough evaluation of specific eligibility criteria set forth by the study's researchers and sponsors. The criteria help define the patient population being studied and are designed to protect the safety of participants in the trial.
Providing accurate information about your medical history and health status is crucial for your safety and the integrity of the research. If you are not eligible for one trial, you may still be eligible for other trials in the future, so it's worth exploring your options if you are interested in participating in clinical research.
Who Can Join
- Age: You are at least 18 years old, or you are a parent or legal guardian bringing in a child. Study is open to all ages, provided a parent or guardian is present for those under 18.
- Suspected Whooping Cough: You or your child has developed a cough within the last 14 days
*Other criteria may apply.
Not sure if you qualify? That’s okay.
A member of our recruitment team will review your medical history and medications with you to see if this study may be right for you.
About the Study
Has a cough or “whooping” sound recently started in your household? Researchers in San Diego, CA are seeking participants whose symptoms began within the last 14 days to help evaluate a new diagnostic tool.
Addressing Pertussis or Whooping Cough can be stressful for any family. If you or your child has developed a cough within the last 14 days, new research is available to help scientists find faster, more accurate ways to detect this condition.