Respiratory research
Our Respiratory team is research active with a number of opportunities for patients to get involved.
ASPECT
The ASPECT trial is looking at whether aspirin prescription reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients over 50 following an emergency hospital admission with community acquired pneumonia.
OPACE
The OPACE trial is aiming to find out how to best use azithromycin in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
RAPID
The RAPID study aims to find out if a ‘rescue pack’ of antibiotics and corticosteroids, with education on their use and twice-weekly text support for when to use rescue packs, can reduce the number of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who end up back in hospital within 90 days (the ‘high-risk period’) after being discharged.
RECOVERY
The RECOVERY trial is an international clinical trial identifying treatments that may be helpful for people hospitalised with pneumonia. This trial aims to compare several different treatments that may be useful for patients with influenza pneumonia. Although these treatments show promise, nobody knows if any of them will help patients recover more effectively than the usual standard of care patients at hospital will receive.
TRECONY
The TRECONY study is evaluating an investigational asthma inhaler using a new climate friendly alternative propellant designed to have a lower global warming potential.
We’re looking for adults with mild to moderate asthma who currently use a daily inhaled steroid at low or medium dose for asthma treatment (such as beclometasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, fluticasone, or mometasone) associated or not with a bronchodilator.
The study lasts about 20 weeks and requires eight visits to hospital. Study drugs, study visits, and study-related tests and examinations are provided at no cost.
How to get involved
If you are interested in participating in research and would like more information about the studies we are supporting, contact the Respiratory Research team at mtw-tr.respiratory-research@nhs.net or on 01622 477582.