Heart Lung Centre - Clinical Trials Unit

Heart Lung Centre - Clinical Trials Unit The Heart Lung Centre is a clinical trials unit based at the Fitzrovia Hospital in Central London.

Our major expertise lies in evaluating the mechanisms involved in respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). In addition we assess the clinical potential of new therapeutic agents for both of these. We have a proven track record in performing clinically based pharmacological research in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, UK clinical trial regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Want to help with Chronic Cough research?We have a new observational chronic cough study, which aims to measure cough va...
13/02/2026

Want to help with Chronic Cough research?

We have a new observational chronic cough study, which aims to measure cough variability in patients with Chronic Cough and those without a chronic cough, using a cough monitoring wristwatch for 4-week.

To be eligible for the Chronic Cough cohort, you must:
👉 Be 21+ years
👉 Be a Non- smoker or former smoker for at least 6 months
👉 Have a had a cough for > 8 weeks
👉 Outpatient at a specialist clinic* for a chronic cough

To be eligible for the Comparison cohort, you must:
👉 Be 21+ years
👉 Be a Non- smoker or former smoker for at least 6 months
👉 Have no cough
👉 Outpatient at a specialist clinic* for a non-cough related reason

* Specialist clinics include: respiratory/pulmonology, ENT, or allergy/immunology

You will be reimbursed for travel and participation!

Think you would be a good fit? Contact us!

If you are interested, please contact us by:
📞 calling us at 0207 034 3342
🖥 sending us an email at recruitment@qasmc.com
📱 or registering your interest on our website (link in bio)

Want to help with COPD research?Join our 11-week phase IV COPD study, which aims to assess the effects of an approved in...
09/01/2026

Want to help with COPD research?

Join our 11-week phase IV COPD study, which aims to assess the effects of an approved inhaler on heart and lung function in participants with COPD.

To be eligible to take part, you must:
👉 Have a COPD diagnosis
👉 Be 40 to 80 years old
👉 Use a daily preventative inhaler (non-blue inhaler) for at least 6 weeks
👉 Be a current or former smoker

You’ll be reimbursed for your travel up to £100 per visit and for your time up to £880.

If you are interested, please contact us by:
📞 calling us at 0207 034 3342
🖥 emailing us at recruitment@heartlungcentre.com
📱 or registering your interest on our website (link in bio)

Want to help with COPD research?Join our 32-week phase II COPD study which aims to assess the safety and tolerability of...
05/12/2025

Want to help with COPD research?

Join our 32-week phase II COPD study which aims to assess the safety and tolerability of a newly developed anti-inflammatory medication for the treatment of COPD.

To be eligible to take part, you must:
👉 Have a COPD diagnosis for at least 1 year
👉 Be 40 to 75 years old
👉 Use a daily preventative inhaler (non-blue inhaler) for at least 3 months
👉 Be a former smoker for at least 6 months

You’ll be reimbursed for your travel up tp £200 per visit and for your time up to £1,500.

If you are interested, please contact us by:
📞 calling us at 0207 034 3342
🖥 emailing us at recruitment@heartlungcentre.com
📱 or registering your interest on our website (link in bio)

03/10/2025

✨ Define This! Series - Bronchiectasis ✨

Kicking off the series, we will be defining the respiratory disease Bronchiectasis 🫁

• What is it? A condition where damaged airways struggle to clear mucus.🩺

• Symptoms - Persistent cough, coughing up lots of mucus, frequent chest infections.😷

• Causes
👉 Asthma & COPD
👉 Severe infections such as tuberculosis or pneumonia
👉 Medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease
👉 Problems with the immune system. 🫁

05/09/2025

Are you interested in helping with Clinical Research?

If you have COPD and take regular inhalers, we might have a COPD clinical trial suitable for you!

We are looking for participants aged 40+ who must be smokers 🚬 or ex-smokers 🚭

You will be reimbursed for travel and inconvenience!

If you think this could be you or someone you know, register your interest at heartlungcentre.com/clinical-trials-request/ (link in our bio), DM us, or call us at 0207 034 3342.

Want to help with asthma research?We have a new 14-month phase 2 study which aims to assess the safety and efficacy of a...
29/08/2025

Want to help with asthma research?

We have a new 14-month phase 2 study which aims to assess the safety and efficacy of a new asthma study drug.

To be eligible to take part, you must:
👉 Have an Asthma diagnosis for at least 1 year
👉 Be 18 to 80 years old
👉 Use a daily preventative inhaler for at least one month
👉 Be a non-smoker or an ex-smoker
👉 Taken oral steroids for a flare-up within the last year

You will be reimbursed for travel and participation!

Think you would be a good fit? Contact us!

If you are interested, please contact us by:
📞 calling us at 0207 034 3342
🖥 sending us an email at recruitment@qasmc.com
📱 or registering your interest on our website (link in bio)

22/08/2025

Not sure which charity to donate to?

The government’s official charities register is a useful tool to help you decide. It shows details on their spending, income, activities, and trustees, helping you make an informed choice before donating.

For example, the Asthma + Lung UK Charity had a total income of almost £15million in 2024 from donations, charitable activities, investments and other trading activities.

Visit https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/ to learn more!

Want to help with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) research?We have a new 14-month phase 3 study which aims to assess the e...
15/08/2025

Want to help with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) research?

We have a new 14-month phase 3 study which aims to assess the efficacy and safety of a new study drug for people with Ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohns Disease (CD).

To be eligible to take part, you must:
👉 Have an UC or CD diagnosis
👉 Be 18 to 80 years old
👉 Received unsuccessful treatment for UC or CD
👉 No previous surgical interventions eg. colectomy

You’ll be reimbursed for your travel up to £100 per visit and for your time up to £840 in total.

If you or someone you know are are interested, please contact us by:
📞 calling us at 0207 034 3342
🖥 emailing us at recruitment@heartlungcentre.com
📱 or registering your interest on our website (link in bio)

Open Label Treatment = You and your doctor will know that you are receiving the study drug.
IV Treatment = Treatment received intravenously (through a vein)
SC Treatment = Treatment received subcutaneously (under the skin)

Want to help with COPD research?Join our 46-week phase I COPD study which aims to assess the safety and tolerability of ...
01/08/2025

Want to help with COPD research?

Join our 46-week phase I COPD study which aims to assess the safety and tolerability of a newly developed anti-inflammatory medication for the treatment of COPD.

To be eligible to take part, you must:
👉 Have a COPD diagnosis for at least 1 year
👉 Use a daily preventative inhaler (non-blue inhaler) for at least 3 months
👉 Be 40 to 75 years old
👉 No current asthma diagnosis

You’ll be reimbursed for your travel up tp £100 per visit and for your time up to £2,425.

If you are interested, please contact us by:
📞 calling us at 0207 034 3342
🖥 emailing us at recruitment@heartlungcentre.com
📱 or registering your interest on our website (link in bio)

25/07/2025

Are you interested in helping with COPD Research?

If you have COPD and take regular inhalers, we might have a COPD clinical trial suitable for you!

We are looking for participants aged 40+ who must be smokers 🚬 or ex-smokers 🚭

You will be reimbursed for travel and inconvenience!

If you think this could be you or someone you know, register your interest at heartlungcentre.com/clinical-trials-request/ (link in our bio), DM us, or call us at 0207 034 3342.

18/07/2025

If you have Asthma, use inhalers regularly, and are over 18 years old, we might have clinical trials suitable for you!

We are recruiting non-smokers or ex-smokers. 🚭 You will be reimbursed for your travel, inconvenience, and time. 💙

If you fit this description and you’d like to find out more, head to https://heartlungcentre.com/clinical-trials-request/ (link in our bio), drop us a DM, or call us at 0207 034 3342.

Are you interested in helping with Clinical Research?If you have COPD and take regular inhalers, we might have a COPD cl...
11/07/2025

Are you interested in helping with Clinical Research?

If you have COPD and take regular inhalers, we might have a COPD clinical trial suitable for you!

We are looking for participants aged 40+ who must be smokers 🚬 or ex-smokers 🚭

You will be reimbursed for travel and inconvenience!

If you think this could be you or someone you know, register your interest at heartlungcentre.com/clinical-trials-request/ (link in our bio), DM us, or call us at 0207 034 3342.

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