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We help connect New Zealanders with clinical trial opportunities, supporting research that advances knowledge, improves care and helps shape the future of cardiac and respiratory health.

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Understanding Reliever Use in Asthma in Aotearoa New Zealand

Are you aged 16+, diagnosed with asthma, living in Aotearoa New Zealand and prescribed a red combination inhaler (DuoResp Spiromax/Symbicort/Vannair)?

The Medical Research Institute of New Zealand are investigating how people in New Zealand with asthma use their reliever inhalers, to find ways to help people get the most out of their reliever inhalers.

You could participate in the Understanding Reliever Use in Asthma in Aotearoa New Zealand study. Complete the 5–10-minute survey and go in the draw to win one of five $100 petrol or supermarket vouchers!

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Click here for more information and to complete the survey.

COPD Study

Momentum Clinical Research is looking for people aged 40–75 years who have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for at least 12 months and are currently using stable COPD maintenance medication to take part in the ZION clinical research study.

The study is researching a potential new add-on treatment for COPD. Participants remain on their usual COPD medication while researchers investigate whether adding the study medication may help target inflammation associated with COPD.


Taking part may involve 10 clinic visits over up to 32 weeks, including 3 injection visits over 12 weeks and study-related health assessment.

Learn more about this study and register your interest though Momentum Clinical Research.