Respiratory Clinical Trials Centre
Shape the future. Participate in research.
As Calgary's largest respiratory research centre we advance scientific and clinical knowledge in respiratory medicine through excellence in clinical research. We provide detailed clinical assessments and cutting edge therapies.
Allergic Asthma Research
We are part of the AllerGEN Clinical Investigator Collaborative. We study asthmatics who have associated allergies.
Call us at 220-2123 or email breath@ucalgary.ca to see if you qualify.
Common Cold Research
We are the only research centre in Canada authorized by Health Canada to store and use human rhinovirus 39 (HRV39) for human research.
Call us at 220-2123 or email breath@ucalgary.ca to see if you qualify.
Asthma Research
We are Calgary's premier Asthma research centre for adults. We have a number of Asthma studies ongoing.
Call us at 220-2123 or email breath@ucalgary.ca to see if you qualify.
COPD Research
We have a number of studies ongoing for individuals who suffer with COPD.
Call us at 220-2123 or email breath@ucalgary.ca to see if you qualify.
Spirometry
Bronchoscopy
VO2 Max: Treadmill or Cycle Ergometer
Methacholine Challenge
Induced Sputum (with analysis)
Allergy Skin Prick Testing
Inhaled Allergen Challenge
Lung Volumes (Plethysmography)
Diffusion Capacity (DLCO)
Respiratory Muscle Strength
Arterial Blood Gases
6-Minute Walk Test
FeNO
Estimated Shunt Testing
