Clinical trials
Breathing clinical trials
Below are recruiting breathing clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 368 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04461821Recruiting
Breath test to study disease in children
This study uses a special machine to analyze exhaled breath to learn about different illnesses in children and teens. It may help researchers find breathing “signals” that reflect conditions like breathing problems, nervous system issues, or new/worsening type 1 diabetes.
BaselAges Up to 22 years - NCT05773482Recruiting
Breathing and attention training for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests whether breathing and attention exercises can change how your body controls pain in people with fibromyalgia. It may help you learn non-medication ways to influence pain signals and improve comfort.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT06415890Recruiting
4-7-8 breathing for shoulder pain after gallbladder surgery
This study tests whether a simple breathing technique (called 4-7-8 breathing) can help reduce shoulder pain and improve breathing after gallbladder removal surgery. It may be a good fit if you are having planned laparoscopic gallbladder surgery and staying overnight in the hospital.
HatayAges 18 years+ - NCT07684092Enrolling by invitation
Diaphragmatic breathing and electroacupuncture for chronic neck pain
This trial tests whether combining diaphragmatic breathing exercises with electroacupuncture can reduce chronic neck pain. It is designed for people with moderate pain and specific breathing issues.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–50 - NCT06728163Recruiting
VR and Music for Gynecological Surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) and music during gynecological surgery can help reduce anxiety or pain. You may be eligible if you are an adult undergoing gynecological surgery under general anesthesia and are in good enough health to participate.
SeoulAges 20–65 - NCT06776263Recruiting
Breathing problems after COVID-19 study
This study looks at people who have ongoing breathing issues after a COVID-19 infection. It tests a simple questionnaire to see if you have dysfunctional breathing (abnormal breathing patterns) and may help guide treatment.
Stockholm, SolnaAges 18 years+ - NCT07112703Recruiting
Breathing exercise study for children with thalassemia
This study tests if a breathing exercise device (incentive spirometer) can improve lung function and daily activity in children with thalassemia who receive regular blood transfusions. It aims to help them breathe easier and be more active.
ZagazigAges 6–10 - NCT07114289Recruiting
Breathing test methods for overweight patients on ventilators
This study compares two ways of testing if overweight or obese patients can breathe on their own after being on a ventilator. You will be randomly assigned to one of two breathing trials (pressure support or a T-piece) to see which works better for helping you get off the ventilator.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07191288Recruiting
Virtual reality for stress relief in young adults
This trial tests if a short virtual reality experience can help reduce stress. It is for healthy people aged 18-35 who feel stressed and speak German.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 18–35 - NCT07218458Recruiting
Breathing practice for well-being in healthcare workers
This study tests whether a breathing practice can improve mental health and resilience for healthcare professionals. If you work at one of four specific Mayo Clinic sites and feel burned out, you may be able to join.
Albert Lea, MinnesotaAges 18–85 - NCT07238153Recruiting
Breathing exercises for emotional control in young adults with autism
This study tests whether guided breathing exercises can help young adults with autism better manage emotions and body responses. You'll learn simple breathing techniques, and the study will track how your heart rate responds to stress.
Leuven, Vlaams BrabantAges 16–25 - NCT07289789Recruiting
Breathing and Neck Exercises for Asthma with Forward Head Posture
This study tests whether Buteyko or Pilates breathing, combined with neck exercises, can improve lung function and chest expansion in people with asthma and forward head posture. It may help you breathe better if your asthma is under control and you have that posture issue.
IslamabadAges 18–40 - NCT07302750Recruiting
AI breathing and relaxation training for postmenopausal women
This trial tests if an AI-guided breathing and relaxation program can help reduce chronic pain in postmenopausal women. You would use a smartphone or tablet to follow online sessions and track your progress.
AnkaraAges 45–65 - NCT07342530Recruiting
Early PTSD treatment for new mothers
This study tests two brief talking therapies for new mothers who are feeling very stressed or scared after a difficult childbirth, especially if mom or baby needed intensive care. It compares a short writing exercise to a breathing technique that helps calm the body.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07457086Recruiting
Breathing technique for better sleep and recovery after bladder surgery
This trial tests whether a simple breathing pattern called 4-7-8 can help you sleep better, hurt less, and recover faster after transurethral resection of the bladder (a procedure to remove bladder tumors).
Mersin, TurkeyAges 18 years+ - NCT07529379Recruiting
How Breathing Exercises Help Your Body Handle Stress
This study tests whether specific breathing techniques can help your body respond better to stressful situations. Researchers will teach you a breathing method and measure how it affects your stress response through heart rate, breathing patterns, and other body signals.
Bialystok, Podlaskie VoivodeshipAges 18–60 - NCT07581938Recruiting
Early Dental Screening for Sleep Problems in Kids
This study uses a smartphone app and a wearable device to check for early signs of sleep-disordered breathing—a condition where breathing stops briefly during sleep—in children ages 8–13. The goal is to catch dental and jaw problems that might lead to sleep issues before they become serious.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 8–13 - NCT07591987Recruiting
Breathing Techniques to Reduce Shortness of Breath After Heart Surgery
This study tests whether special breathing exercises can help reduce shortness of breath and improve heart and lung function in patients recovering from open-heart surgery. You would learn and practice these breathing techniques before and after your surgery.
Baghdad, Baghdad GovernorateAges 18–75 - NCT07624162Recruiting
Comparing Two Airway Viewing Devices During Surgery
This study compares two different video devices that doctors use to see down your throat and place a breathing tube during surgery. The trial tests which device works better and is easier to use while you're under light sedation (medication to keep you calm and comfortable).
Hanover, Lower SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT07665593Recruiting
AI breathing training after open heart surgery
This trial tests if an AI-assisted breathing exercise device can reduce pain, fatigue, and improve breathing in patients recovering from open heart surgery.
Kocaeli, İzmitAges 18 years+ - NCT07263516Enrolling by invitation
Pelvic and breathing exercises for period pain
This study tests whether pelvic floor and diaphragmatic breathing exercises can reduce pain during periods. It is for women with primary dysmenorrhea who have not had a pregnancy or childbirth and are not on regular medications.
Istanbul, AvcılarAges 18–25 - NCT07759583Recruiting
Breathing exercises for smog-related pneumonia
This study tests two breathing techniques—Buteyko breathing and incentive spirometry—to see which better improves oxygen levels, breathing difficulty, exercise tolerance, and mucus clearance in people with pneumonia caused by air pollution.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–40 - NCT03965988RecruitingPhase 3
Omega-3 oil to help children’s breath-holding spells
This trial studies whether docosahexaenoic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil) can reduce breath-holding spells in children who have just been diagnosed. If it works, it could help lessen how often these spells happen and how severe they are.
TantaAges 1 month–5 years - NCT06476756Recruiting
Breathing exercises for recovery after heart surgery
This study tests two breathing techniques to help people recover after heart surgery where the breastbone was opened. The techniques may help you breathe easier and heal faster.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for breathing?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 368 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.