Achieve Clinical Research Announces Asthma Research Studies in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL, December 12, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Achieve Clinical Research, a privately owned research facility, founded in 1998 in Birmingham, Alabama, announces the launch of several research studies to test investigational treatment options for those already diagnosed with asthma. "Through clinical research studies, we can strive to significantly build on data previously conducted on those currently diagnosed with asthma," says Hayes Williams, MD, PhD., the Medical Director and Principal Investigator at Achieve Clinical Research since 2001. "Treatments for asthma are one of the research studies we are pleased to continue with at Achieve Clinical Research. Our systemic evaluation clinical research trials are designed specifically to test the safety and efficacy of treatments for humans."

The research studies will enroll those already diagnosed with asthma, which includes symptoms like coughing at night, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness including pain and pressure. In order to participate in the studies volunteers must be diagnosed with asthma. Achieve Clinical Research will not take volunteers who:

·have any evidence or treatment of malignancy within the previous 5 years,
·have a history of alcohol or substance abuse within the previous 5 years,
·have used an investigatory medicineor participated in an investigatory study within 30 days of the screening,
·are pregnant, or
·are breast-feeding.

Achieve Clinical Research will provide participants with study related care, including physical examinations, laboratory services and study medications. Participants will also be compensated for time and travel. For more information regarding participation in our research studies, contact Achieve Clinical Research at 205.380.6443, or at www.AchieveClinical.com.

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