Researchers are continuing to investigate how to better treat and manage asthma. You can help contribute to this work by getting involved in research trials. Below are some of the opportunities currently available. Follow the links for more information.
Run by Monash University
There is growing interest in group singing interventions for lung disease, known as Singing for Breathing programmes, with research showing promise for improving symptom management and quality of life. Despite this, there is little consistency in the way programmes are structured and delivered.
Senior Music Therapist and PhD candidate at the Monash University (Australia), Stefanie Zappino, is seeking people with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease (ILD) or thoracic malignancy (e.g. lung cancer) and their caregivers living in Australia or New Zealand to participate in a research study, “Needs, Knowledge and Perspectives of Singing for BreathingPrograms: A Mixed Methods Study”.
If you are interested in being part of this research study, please see the information here
Run by Optimal Clinical Trials
Do you have asthma but find it difficult to control asthma symptoms despite using a prescribed inhaler or inhalers? Optimal Clinical Trials are looking for adult Aucklanders diagnosed with asthma (at least more than a year ago) to volunteer for research studies for potential asthma treatments. Volunteers are reimbursed for their travel to one of Optimal’s two Auckland clinics (Central Auckland or North Shore) with free parking.
If you’d like to be part of asthma research studies, please click here to register your interest today.
Study information and sign-up page
Run in conjunction with the European Lung Foundation
This is an international research project aiming to improve the lives of people with severe asthma. The researchers are seeking parents of children and teenagers with asthma and young people to help advise on how the project is done. For more information contact: courtney.coleman@europeanlung.org
Download the information poster here.
