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Paid Breath Research Study

What if a breath test could detect illness in minutes? Help advance the future of infectious disease detection—sign up today!

Who Can Participate?

Feeling Sick?

Have you had symptoms (fever, earache, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, aches, or coughing)—or been diagnosed with an illness—in the past 72 hours? 

Qualify?

Are you between 18-55 years old and located in the Tampa area?

Interested?

See if You Qualify


Take our two-minute survey to see if you're eligible and schedule your appointment. 

WHAT TO EXPECT
This one-time breath research study takes about 30 minutes. Participants will be asked to:  

  • Provide informed consent in English (translator is allowed). 
  • Complete a brief questionnaire.
  • Spit into a tube and perform a supervised self-administered nasal swab.
  • Breathe normally into two breath collection devices each lasting less than 5 minutes. Every participant will receive a new, single-use mouthpiece.

Confidentiality: We will not share the identity of anyone participating in this research. The limited personal information we collect from this research project will be kept confidential to the extent required by law and will be properly disposed of after the minimum retainment period. We are under no obligations to report any personal information or breath analysis findings to any law enforcement, justice or medical agency.

COMPENSATION
Participants will receive a $100 Amazon gift card after completing the study.

LOCATION
Detect-ION
Breath Research Lab
6812 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33625

Enter under the “Breath Research Lab” awning (on the street-facing side of the building). Free, designated parking is provided (look for the blue parking space).  

Detect-ION Breath Research Lab

Principal Investigator: Ashish Chaudhary, Ph.D., Detect-ION
WCG IRB: 20251937

Please note – if you screen into the study: 

  • Please DO NOT eat, drink (except water), chew gum or use breath mints/freshener, or smoke/vape for at least ONE (1) hour prior to your visit.  
  • Avoid using perfumes and colognes as they may affect the research study.  
  • Bring a driver's license or government-issued ID. 
  • If you arrive early, please wait in your vehicle until your scheduled appointment time. 
  • Once you arrive, you'll be asked to wear a mask and gloves for the duration of your visit. 

Research conducted in partnership with:

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