Canadian Lung Health Registry
Contribute in lung health research studies
Canadian researchers are working to find answers to questions just like that, and your participation can help!
Introducing the Canadian Lung Health Registry
The Canadian Respiratory Research Network has developed an online registry to connect people like you who are interested in their lung health to research studies happening close to home.
It only takes a few minutes to sign up and you’ll be on the way to helping Canadian researchers advance our understanding of lung disease and pave the way to better treatments.
Interested in shaping the future of lung health in Canada?
It’s as easy as 1-2-3:
- Read and sign the digital consent form: Available in English and French, the form explains what information will be collected and stored, and how it will be used.
- Complete a short online questionnaire: You’ll receive an annual reminder to review and update your information if anything changes
- Wait for a match: If you’re eligible for a research study, we’ll email you with everything you need to know to participate!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A registry is a secure database that stores information about a person and their medical condition(s). Developed by the Canadian Respiratory Research Network, the Lung Health Registry is a database of Canadians 18+ who are interested in participating in research, and it helps match people with ongoing lung health research studies in Canada.
No, research studies often require participants with healthy lungs.
If you don’t have a lung disease but are interested in supporting lung health, signing up for the Lung Health Registry is a great way to get involved and make a difference.
Lung conditions are one of the leading causes of death in Canada. Recent factors, like COVID-19, e-cigarette use in youth, poor air quality caused by wildfires, and worsening of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are making our lungs more and more vulnerable.
Researchers with the Canadian Respiratory Research Network have developed the Lung Health Registry, in consultation with the public, to make it easier to carry-out much-needed lung health research.
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