We carry out research to find the best possible treatments for people who suffer from asthma, COPD and rhinitis.

Millions of people with asthma breathe easier thanks to inhalers perfected in departments such as ours, but no matter how good a product is, it can always be improved. Research therefore is always needed to continue improving asthma and rhinitis treatment. For this research to be successful, more people are needed to help.

We do a variety of studies looking at the effectiveness of various treatments for asthma, COPD and rhinitis. Each study is described in an information leaflet that is sent to each potentially suitable volunteer. For more information please call us on 01382 383902, email scrr@dundee.ac.uk or contact us.

Each study that we do has a strict entry (and exclusion) criteria and therefore screening visits are necessary. These involve taking your medical history, seeing how allergic you may be by means of a simple skin prick test and having you perform a few breathing measurements. You would also be required to give a small blood sample.

Each study is different in total time taken to complete, with visits to the department varying in length.

Any medication that is used in trials is licensed, although some may not yet be available in the UK. We inform your GP that you are taking part in a study and what it involves.

A participation fee is paid for taking part in any study. This is set out in the Participant’s Information Sheet for each study – a copy of which you would receive before agreeing to take part in the study.

Volunteers are free to withdraw from studies at any time without having to give a reason for withdrawing and without this affecting your present or future medical care.

Any risks involved are minimal and would be clearly explained to you before you consent to enter into a trial. You can discuss any concerns that you may have at any time with one of our doctors.

Please contact us by phone on 01382 383902 or email. We will ask you a few simple questions regarding your asthma, COPD or rhinitis and ask about any other medical conditions that you may have. Alternatively, please use this link to contact us.

Yes. Very few of our volunteers only take part in one study as most enjoy the experience of taking part and knowing that their condition is being fully monitored. You are not obliged to take part in any of the studies that we may send you information on.

Absolutely. If they are interested, just ask them to please contact us.

We can monitor and review your condition in conjunction with your own GP but as we are primarily a research unit we are looking for volunteers with a diagnosed condition to take part in clinical trials. Although you do not have to be referred to us by your own GP, in cases where your condition has not been diagnosed, it would be advisable to seek advice from your GP in the first instance.

Unfortunately not. We do not cover food allergies or eczema.

We do our best to fit screening appointments into times that suit our volunteers. Our study visits themselves take place at different times of the day (depending on the individual study requirements).