The Lung Research Center

The Lung Research Center is a private clinical research facility based in Chesterfield, Missouri, that specializes in conducting Phase II through Phase IV clinical trials for a wide range of respiratory conditions. Established over 20 years ago and located on the campus of St. Luke's Hospital, the center provides comprehensive site services for pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors, including patient recruitment, trial management, and advanced pulmonary diagnostic testing. The facility is led by Principal Investigator Dr. Neil Ettinger and has contributed to the clinical development of significant therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), and asthma. With an active database of over 10,000 patients and a history of participating in major trials like TORCH and UPLIFT, the center is a key regional hub for pulmonary clinical research.