If you live with severe asthma, COPD, chronic cough, or bronchiectasis and have searched for "clinical trials near me" in Broward County, you have likely found a mix of large academic medical centers, national trial-matching directories, and general listings that are not always current or local. Lung Research Florida is a community-based respiratory research facility located in Plantation, FL, built specifically to bring investigational treatment access to patients across South Florida without requiring a long drive to Miami or a major university hospital.

This guide explains what makes local research participation different, which Broward County communities we serve, and how to take the first step — whether you found us through a search, a physician referral, or a recommendation from another patient.

Why Broward County Patients Choose Local Clinical Research

Respiratory clinical trials frequently require multiple visits over weeks or months — screening, baseline assessment, treatment visits, and follow-up. For patients managing symptoms like breathlessness, chronic cough, or frequent exacerbations, a two-hour round trip to a distant research hospital can itself be a barrier to participation. Conducting research at a facility centrally located in Plantation means:

• Shorter travel times — generally a 20–30 minute drive for residents of Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise, Davie, Tamarac, Weston, Plantation, and neighboring Broward County communities
• A consistent, familiar research team across every visit, led by a board-certified pulmonologist with over 20 years of clinical research experience
• Coordination with your existing local physicians, since many referrals come from Broward-area primary care and pulmonology practices
• The same FDA oversight and IRB-approved protocols used at major academic centers — local does not mean lower regulatory standard

Areas We Serve

While our research facility is located at 10059 NW 1st Court in Plantation, FL 33324, patients regularly travel from throughout Broward County and South Florida to participate in our studies, including residents of:

• Plantation
• Fort Lauderdale
• Sunrise
• Davie
• Weston
• Tamarac
• Lauderhill
• Pembroke Pines and other South Broward communities

If you are unsure whether the distance to our facility is manageable for a given study, our research coordinators can walk you through the expected visit schedule before you commit to anything.

How Lung Research Florida Fits Into Local Broward Healthcare

Lung Research Florida is the dedicated research facility of Advanced Asthma Clinic and Broward Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists, both led by Dr. Frank Hull. This means our research studies are grounded in the same pulmonary expertise that has served Broward County patients for over two decades — not a traveling trial site with no ties to the local medical community. You do not need to already be an Advanced Asthma Clinic patient to participate in a clinical trial; many participants come to us directly through a Broward-area physician referral or by reaching out on their own.

Current Areas of Research

We currently conduct clinical research across four respiratory conditions common among South Florida patients. Learn more about eligibility and enrollment status for each:

• Severe Asthma clinical trials — for adults 18-75 with eosinophilic asthma
• COPD clinical trials — for adults 40-80 with moderate to severe COPD
• Chronic Cough clinical trials — for adults 18-80 with refractory or unexplained cough
• Bronchiectasis clinical trials — for adults 18-85 with confirmed bronchiectasis

New to clinical research entirely? Read our step-by-step guide to what to expect when you join a trial before reaching out.

For Broward County Physicians

We welcome referrals from primary care physicians, pulmonologists, and allergists throughout Broward County. If you are a physician with a patient who may benefit from research participation, visit our physician referral page for details on the referral process and the information we need to begin a screening.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there pulmonary clinical trials near me in Broward County?

Yes. We conduct respiratory clinical trials at our Plantation, FL facility, serving Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise, Davie, Weston, and surrounding communities, currently studying severe asthma, COPD, chronic cough, and bronchiectasis.

Do I need to already be a patient at Advanced Asthma Clinic to join a trial?

No. Clinical trial enrollment is open to the broader Broward County community, whether you come through physician referral or contact our research team directly.

How far will I need to travel for trial visits?

Generally a 20–30 minute drive for most Broward County residents. Visit frequency depends on the specific study and is disclosed during informed consent.

How is a local trial different from one at a large academic medical center?

Both follow the same FDA and IRB oversight. A community-based site often means shorter travel and a smaller, more consistent research team, while meeting identical regulatory and safety standards.

Can my primary care doctor in Broward County refer me to a trial?

Yes. We work with physicians throughout Broward County; visit our for-physicians page to submit a referral.

For general questions about the trial process itself, see our full Clinical Trials FAQ.

Clinical trial participation is voluntary. All studies are reviewed and approved by an independent Institutional Review Board (IRB) and follow FDA safety guidelines. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your physician to determine whether a clinical trial may be appropriate for your individual situation.