The research department at KCAA has been conducting clinical research trials for almost 20 years and boasts staff members with years of research experience. Jeffrey Wald, M.D. and Mark Neustrom, D.O. currently are the lead investigators for research studies at KCAA. All of our physicians and providers are committed to research excellence. Topics of their trial expertise include seasonal and perennial allergies, asthma, allergic asthma, hereditary angioedema, chronic sinusitis, eczema, hives and allergy immunotherapy.

Participating in clinical research trials has allowed KCAA to play an integral part in helping organizations worldwide, gather crucial information about treating various conditions. Some studies conducted at KCAA contributed to the development and approval of common allergy and asthma medication like Symbicort, Allegra, Astepro and Singulair.

KCAA volunteers gain the added benefit of taking an active role in their health care, gain access to treatments before they become widely available, receive expert medical care at no cost and help others by contributing to medical research. Qualified participants also may be eligible to be reimbursed for their time and travel.

Participants in KCAA trials are given detailed information about how the trial will be conducted, who qualifies and the potential benefits and risks of participation. The health of each volunteer participant is checked before entering the study and closely monitored throughout the study. Trials conducted by KCAA are also closely observed by the independent Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure the safety of all who volunteer.

If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial, please contact any KCAA research coordinator at (913) 345-2383 or email research@kcallergy.com.

Below is a list of the available studies with KCAA. If you are interested in a study, click on the link to read more about it. If you would like to participate in that study, you will then be presented with the opportunity to sign up for that study. If you have questions about our studies, please review the Research FAQ

08/06/09: Allergic Asthma Study

KCAA is conducting a research study to evaluate an investigational study drug’s efficacy and safety in patients with mild to moderate allergic asthma.

05/26/09: Pediatric Year Round Allergies

KCAA is seeking volunteers to participate in a research study of children with allergic rhinitis.