Things You'll Need:
- Physician
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Step 1
Understand that no direct benefits are guaranteed by your participation in a clinical trial. You will be required to sign waivers agreeing not to hold the organization conducting the trial responsible in the event of any unexpected side effects or complications that result.
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Step 2
Anticipate that you may need to have medical tests performed as part of your participation in a clinical trial. Statistics regarding the age, relative health level and medical histories of participants are likely to be gathered to facilitate more accurate analysis of the results of the trial.
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Step 3
Contact the American Lung Association (see Resources below). They have ongoing access to clinical trials being done with medications relating to a range of lung-related diseases and conditions, including asthma. You can use their services to find and join any clinical trials that may be taking place in your state or region.
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Step 4
Use the resources of the American government to locate clinical trials being conducted near you. The government's clinical trials website has information and links about clinical trials of all kinds being conducted across the United States (see Resources below).
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Step 5
Check the trial schedule with the organization performing the study when you find one near you in which you wish to participate. Understand that scheduling of clinical trials may not be flexible. You should make sure that you are able to participate fully and that the trial does not interfere with other commitments before signing up.
