Clinical trials
Breathing clinical trials
Below are recruiting breathing clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 354 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06968234Recruiting
Liver disease breath test study
This study uses a special breath test to learn about chronic liver disease. If you have liver disease or cirrhosis, you may be able to help by providing a breath sample.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07103941Recruiting
Study of whether MAD therapy prevents bite changes
This study tests how well a dental device called a Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) prevents changes in your bite and jaw alignment. It is for adults with sleep-disordered breathing who already have healthy, well-restored teeth.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05858502Recruiting
Study immune response to COVID-19 and improve testing
This study looks at how the immune system in the body responds to different COVID-19 virus variants. It may help improve how COVID-19 is diagnosed by comparing people who are currently infected and those who are not.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT07079553Recruiting
Diaphragm stimulation with breathing exercises for COPD
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation on your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) combined with deep breathing exercises can improve your breathing and quality of life. It is for people with mild to moderate COPD who do not smoke and have a chronic cough with mucus.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT07067580Recruiting
Breathing exercises after transplant: pain and recovery
This trial tests if simple breathing exercises can reduce pain and improve recovery after an organ transplant. If you are between 18 and 65, had your first transplant, and are willing to try gentle breathing techniques, you may be able to join.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07066566Recruiting
Comparing two ways to give high flow oxygen through the nose
This trial compares two types of high flow nasal cannula to see which one makes it easier for you to breathe. You may join if you are 18 or older and have normal oxygen levels without extra oxygen.
LarissaAges 18 years+ - NCT07060079Recruiting
Using entropy to measure sleep breathing in chronic lung disease
This study uses a special mathematical method called entropy to better understand sleep-disordered breathing in people with chronic respiratory disease. If you have a long-term lung condition, this research could help improve how sleep breathing problems are detected and managed.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07064629Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality breathing training for anxiety
This trial tests if using virtual reality with biofeedback to practice relaxation breathing can help people with anxiety disorders. It aims to see if this method is more effective than standard techniques.
Klecany, Czech RepublicAges 18–65 - NCT07046234Enrolling by invitation
Lung ultrasound for people with shortness of breath
This trial uses a portable ultrasound at the bedside (called point-of-care lung ultrasound) to quickly examine the lungs of people who are having trouble breathing. The goal is to see how well this test works for finding lung problems in the hospital or clinic.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 22 years+ - NCT06992752Recruiting
Trial on breathing problems in people with thoracic outlet syndrome
This study looks at whether people with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) have different breathing patterns and how that might relate to their symptoms. If you have had TOS pain for more than 6 months, you may be able to help researchers understand this condition better.
Ankara, AltındağAges 18–65 - NCT07037030Enrolling by invitation
Mindfulness for ADHD in children
This study tests a mindfulness program designed to help children ages 7 to 11 with ADHD improve focus and manage symptoms. It may be a good option if you're looking for a non-medication approach.
Brookline, MassachusettsAges 7–11 - NCT07024420Recruiting
Sigh breathing during heart surgery with heart-lung machine
This study tests if adding occasional deep breaths (sighs) during heart surgery helps patients recover better after using the heart-lung machine. It is for people having planned (not emergency) heart surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06997224Recruiting
Breathing exercises after heart valve surgery
This trial tests two breathing exercises (Triflow and deep breathing with cough) to see if they help patients recover lung function after mitral valve replacement surgery. It may help you breathe better after your procedure.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT07017608Recruiting
Breathing effort before and after tube removal
This study measures how hard your breathing muscles work while you are on a ventilator and right after the breathing tube is removed. It may help doctors understand how to make the transition easier.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07022704Recruiting
Doxapram to help COPD patients breathe easier off the ventilator
This trial tests if the drug doxapram can improve diaphragm movement in COPD patients who are being taken off a ventilator during a breathing trial. It aims to make the transition smoother and more successful.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 20–65 - NCT07003282Recruiting
Reducing secondhand smoke exposure in pregnancy
This study tests a program to help pregnant women and their partners reduce the baby's exposure to secondhand smoke. It may be a good fit if you are pregnant, don't smoke, and live with a partner who smokes.
JerusalemAges 18 years+ - NCT06994962Recruiting
Smartphone app to reduce heavy drinking in young adults
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help young adults (ages 18–25) drink less alcohol. If you're a heavy drinker and want to use technology to cut back, this app might be a good fit for you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–25 - NCT06986343Enrolling by invitation
Palatal expansion and activator device for sleep in children
This trial tests if a palatal expander combined with an Up-Locker activator can improve sleep and open up the airway in children with sleep-disordered breathing. It may help kids who snore and have a narrow upper jaw.
Medellín, AntioquiaAges 6–8 - NCT06942312Enrolling by invitation
Liver metabolism study in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
This trial studies how the liver processes fat in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It uses MRI scans to look at liver metabolism, which may help doctors understand the disease better and find new treatments.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–75 - NCT06942533Recruiting
Using SpiroGym app to help Parkinson's breathing
This trial tests whether using a mobile app that gives visual feedback while doing breathing exercises can improve symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. It may help you if you are on stable medication.
PragueAges 40–80 - NCT06931938Recruiting
Awake Prone Position for Pneumonia and Low Oxygen
This trial tests whether lying on your stomach while awake (called awake prone positioning) can help people with pneumonia who have low oxygen levels in the ICU. It aims to see if this simple position change can improve breathing and avoid the need for a breathing machine.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT04941326Recruiting
Spinal mobilization for breathing in Parkinson’s disease
This study tests whether a hands-on therapy to the spine can improve breathing measures in people with Parkinson’s disease. If you qualify, you would receive spinal mobilization and have your breathing assessed to see if it helps.
BoluAges 50–85 - NCT06891755Recruiting
Lung deflation procedure for severe emphysema
This study tests a bronchoscopic treatment to release trapped air in severely hyperinflated lungs caused by emphysema. It may help you breathe easier if you have advanced COPD and meet specific lung function and imaging criteria.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 40–84 - NCT06893341Recruiting
Breath Device to Detect Blood Sugar Changes in Teens
This study tests if a breath device can spot high or low blood sugar in teens with type 1 diabetes without a fingerstick. Participants will use the device a few times and share their CGM data.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 12–19
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for breathing?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 354 recruiting breathing studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a breathing trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a breathing trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.