Flourish Research is seeking participants for a flu prevention research study.
We are evaluating an investigational, long-acting antiviral medication to learn whether it may help prevent the flu in adults who are at higher risk for flu-related complications.
Qualified Participants Must:
✔ Be 18 years of age or older
✔ Have at least one of the following:
- Coronary artery disease, including a past heart attack, stent, or bypass (stable for at least 6 months)
- Heart failure
- Heart disease you were born with
- High blood pressure that has affected your heart
- Stage 3 chronic kidney disease
- Diabetes that requires insulin
- A weakened immune system from cancer treatment, an organ or stem cell transplant, or medicines that suppress the immune system
✔ Be in stable health, with no hospital stays for a worsening condition in the past 2 months
✔ Be able to answer short questions on a smartphone, tablet, or computer (a caregiver can help)
*Please note that additional criteria will apply.
Participants May Receive:
- Study related care at no cost
- Study related medical exams at no cost
- Compensation for time and travel
Answers Must Be NO:
- Have you had an allergy or bad reaction to Zanamivir?
- Have you been diagnosed with influenza (the flu) in the past 6 months?
- Have you received a seasonal flu vaccine within 14 days before day 1 of study enrollment?
- Have you had an acute illness or infection in the past 7 days?
- Have you had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 7 days?
- Have you had major surgery in the past 4 weeks?
- Are you on dialysis, or do you have severe kidney impairment?
- Have you received any IV (intravenous) medication in the past 14 days?
- Do you have a significant blood or blood clotting disorder?
Answers Must Be YES:
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Do you have a negative rapid test for influenza and COVID-19 before Day 1?
- For females of childbearing potential: Are you willing to follow the study’s contraception (birth control) requirements?
- Are you medically stable, with no significant change in treatment and no hospitalization for a worsening disease or other significant medical event in the past 2 months?
- Are you willing to not donate blood or blood products from Day 1 through 32 weeks after study treatment?
*Other conditions apply