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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).

09/10/2026

Lung Function Test: #2 FeNO

How does it work?

🫁Triggers and allergens leads to activation of immune system
🫁Causing inflammation in airways
🫁Inflammation causes Nitric Oxide to be released
🫁FeNO measures Nitric Oxide in airways

Exposure to certain stimulants causes the activation of your immune system. This triggers the body to produce Nitric Oxide to further tackle the inflammation. The level of Nitric Oxide in your airways is detected by FeNo- analysing the severity of your condition and airways.

02/10/2026

Lung Function Test: #2 FeNO

What is it?

🫁Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO)
🫁A smple, easy asthma procedure
🫁Measures the Nitric Oxide gas in your airways
🫁Assesses the severity and inflammation of your airways

FeNo is a quick, non-invasive test to diagnose a patient with Asthma. It is also used to measure the severity of your asthma by assessing the inflammation in your airways.

25/09/2026

🌏Today is World Lung Day!

Fun Fact: Exercising can help patients with asthma and COPD! It can improve your strength and symptoms!

Post your fun facts in the comments below!

Find out more about our current COPD and asthma clinical trials on our website.

If you are interested, please contact us by:
📞 calling us at 0207 034 3342
🖥 emailing us at [email protected]
📱 or registering your interest on our website (link in bio)

18/09/2026

Have you had an asthma flare-up within the last year? Do you want to help with asthma research?

To be eligible to take part in our asthma trials, you must:
👉 Have an Asthma diagnosis
👉 Use a daily preventative inhaler for at least 3 months
👉 Taken extra puffs of your inhaler OR taken steroid tablets OR visited the hospital for a flare-up within the last year

If this sounds like you, then contact us today!

If you are interested, please contact us by:
📞 calling us at 0207 034 3342
🖥 replying to this email
📱 or registering your interest on our website (link in bio)

11/09/2026

Lung Function Test: #1 Spirometry

What happens at the appointment?

1. Sit next to the spirometer device
2. Place a clip on your nose
3. Fill your lungs with a deep breath in
4. Wrap your lips tightly around the tube
5. Breathe out as quickly and strongly as you can
6. Repeat two more times

"Spirometry" may sound scary, but it is a safe, non-invasive procedure! You would be asked to exhale as much as you can into the spirometer. This would help the health professionals understand the severity of your condition. And no need to worry, a staff member will be with you to provide support and assistance!

Hope you enjoyed our 1st chapter on "Spirometry"! Tune in next week for our next chapter!

Find out more about our current COPD and Asthma clinical trials on our website.

If you are interested, please contact us by:
📞 calling us at 0207 034 3342
🖥 emailing us at [email protected]
📱 or registering your interest on our website (link in bio)

04/09/2026

Lung Function Test: #1 Spirometry

How does it work?

🫁Spirometry consists of a "Spirometer" device
🫁The spirometer has a mouthpiece connected to an automated machine
🫁Breathing into the spirometer allows it to assess the airflow and the strength of your lungs

It is used to measures the amount of air that has been inhaled and exhaled from your lungs, just by breathing into the spirometer. This then calculates the severity of your lung disease and the overall health of your lungs.

28/08/2026

Lung Function Test: #1 Spirometry

What is it?

🫁It is a safe, non-invasive procedure
🫁Checks how healthy your lungs are
🫁Used to monitor conditions that affect your breathing

Spirometry is safe, non-invasive procedure that health professionals use to check the overall health of your lungs. If you have or at risk of a lung conditions, such as COPD and asthma, are commonly referred to do a spirometry test to assess and monitor your condition.

21/08/2026

Welcome to the "Lung Function Test" series!

We will be diving into a range of different procedures that we use to assess your lungs!

Stay tuned for more!

14/08/2026

Have you had an asthma flare-up within the last year? Do you want to help with asthma research?

To be eligible to take part in our asthma trials, you must:
👉 Have an Asthma diagnosis
👉 Use a daily preventative inhaler for at least 3 months
👉 Taken steroid tablets OR visited the hospital 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
🖥 replying to this email
📱 or registering your interest on our website (link in bio)

Want to help with COPD research?Join our 68-week phase II COPD study, which aims to assess the efficacy and safety of a ...
07/08/2026

Want to help with COPD research?

Join our 68-week phase II COPD study, which aims to assess the efficacy and safety of a newly developed GIP/GLP-1 medication for the treatment of COPD.

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

You’ll be reimbursed for your travel up to £100 per visit and for your time up to £3,345.

If you are interested, please contact us by:
📞 calling us at 0207 034 3342
🖥 emailing us at [email protected]
📱 or registering your interest on our website (link in bio)

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Fitzrovia Hospital, 13-14 Fitzroy Square
London
W1T6AH

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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