Recruiting studies
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Study
Are you out of breath?
About the study conducted at Diex Recherche:
If you live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you probably remember how the disease began slowly… but its impact quickly became very real.
Shortness of breath with the slightest exertion, a persistent cough, constant fatigue… Living with COPD often means living in a restricted mode.
Even with current treatments, many people see their symptoms worsen over time…
It is precisely to help these people that we are launching a new clinical study.
It aims to evaluate an innovative investigational drug currently under development designed to potentially improve respiratory function and enhance the quality of life of people living with COPD.
Why participate?
Contribute to research
Your participation allows us to explore a new potential therapeutic option to better control COPD.
Benefit from no-cost medical follow-up
Study-related exams, consultations, and respiratory tests are covered at no cost to you.
Receive financial reimbursement
You may be offered compensation for your time, travel, and involvement, if you qualify.
Are you eligible?
We are looking for people who:
- Are 40 years of age or older
- Have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for at least 12 months
How does it work?
Step 1 – Online Pre-Registration
Complete our quick form to see if you might be eligible.
Step 2 – Clinical Assessment
A member of our team will contact you for a no cost appointment, including testing and a comprehensive study-related examination.
Step 3 – Study Participation
If you are eligible, you will receive the study drug or a placebo, based on randomization, with ongoing monitoring and regular assessments.
Take a few minutes to complete the form:
I want to apply to this clinical study
Participate in the study of Victoriaville Participate in the study of Trois-Rivières
For more information, contact us at
819 260-1172 (Victoriaville), 819 801-9797 (Trois-Rivières)
or at 1-844-739-3439 (toll free), or fill the online form.
The study process in pictures
Explanation
Step 1 | Before starting the study, we will take time to fully explain the selection process and the conduct of the study by phone.
Meeting
Step 2 | After the initial phone interview, if you are still interested in taking part in a study, we schedule a preliminary meeting with you during which you may ask all the questions you wish and take the time you require to read over the consent form. This form explains, in detail, the different stages of each study.
Decision
Step 3 | You may make a decision at that time to move forward with or terminate the selection process. However, you are under no obligation to make an immediate decision. Based on briefing content, you may take the time necessary to come to a decision and consult with your personal physician or loved ones.
Tests
Step 4 | Depending on the nature of the study, some tests or medical examinations may be required. In the majority of cases, these tests or examinations are conducted on Diex Research premises based on your individual availability.
Departure
Step 5 | If you are eligible, you may then begin a clinical study with us.
