The University of Minnesota and the Mycoses Study Group
Online Fungal Diseases Study
Have you been diagnosed with histoplasmosis, blastomycoses, or coccidioidomycosis? We want to hear from you!
Who can participate in this study?
Anyone who has been diagnosed with histoplasmosis ("histo"), blastomycosis ("blasto"), or coccidioidomycosis ("cocci" or "Valley Fever") in the last 3 months.
Why are you doing this study?
We want to hear from people directly to better understand treatment outcomes, side effects, and costs associated with new antifungal medications.
What do I have to do if I join this study?
Participating in this study is quick and easy. All we ask if that you fill out screening and enrollment surveys (about 20 minutes), and then you'll receive a short (15 minute) online survey once per month for one year.
Does participating in this study affect my treatment?
No, your treatment plan is not affected by participating in this study. We are simply asking about your experience.
Who is performing this study?
Dr. Matthew Pullen (University of Minnesota) and his team are the primary leaders of this online study. Their team has support from the Mycoses Study Group and the CDC. If you have questions, you can reach the team at fungalstudy@umn.edu.
How can I join this study?
Click the button below to go right to our screening and enrollment survey so you can join today!
Where can I learn more about this study?
Click the button below to download our consent form, which goes into detail about the study. You can also reach out to our team with any questions at fungalstudy@umn.edu!
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