We would like to invite you to participate in one of our clinical studies conducted at the office of Dr. Paul Shapero. Please contact our study coordinator, Michelle Doucette, by phone (207) 947-8658, for the most current information. Please check back often as we are always adding to our growing list of studies. Presently, we have only asthma studies that we are enrolling in. But, in the near future, we will have some new asthma studies and new COPD studies.

COPD STUDIES:

If you or a loved one has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD), you may be interested in this clinical research study. This study is testing the benefits of an investigational drug in reducing lung and heart complications in people with COPD.

Individuals may qualify for this study if they:

*Have a diagnosis of moderate COPD (sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchits)

*Have a history or risk of heart disease

*Are 40 to 80 years of age

*Are a former or current smoker

Particicpation will also depend on other requirements.

Study participants may receive study drug and study-related medical care at no charge. Reimbursement for time and travel may be provided. Health insurance is not necessary to participate

ASTHMA STUDIES:

If you are a  WOMAN with ASTHMA who SMOKES, you could be a PERFECT MATCH for our study.

We are testing an investigational medication in women who have asthma and smoke.  The reseacrh requires 9 visits to the study center over 10 weeks, and you may continue smoking during the study.  If you qualify to partcipate, you will receive study-related care, medications, and laboratory tests at no cost.  You may also receive compensation for your time and travel.

Eligible women are:

*15 years or older and a current smoker

*Using an asthma inhaler several times a week

*Do not have any lung condition other than asthma (such as COPD, chronic bronchitis or emphysema)

*Not currently using a steroid medication (like Flovent,Advair, or Pulmicort)

The study staff will also review your medical history, smoking history and other criteria to decide if you can partcipate.