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
- 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+ - NCT07627009Recruiting
Arm Exercises With and Without Deep Breathing After Heart Surgery
This study tests whether doing arm exercises combined with deep breathing helps recovery after open-heart surgery. Researchers want to see if breathing exercises during movement improves lung function and overall healing in patients recovering in the ICU.
İzmit, KocaeliAges 18 years+ - NCT06642376Recruiting
Breathing exercise for ICU nurses: stress and fatigue
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise can help reduce fatigue and stress in intensive care nurses. If you work in an ICU and are interested in trying a short, guided breathing technique, this could be a low-effort way to feel better.
KahramanmaraşAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07484490Recruiting
Breathing exercises with and without balloon blowing for TB in children
This trial tests whether adding a fun balloon-blowing exercise to a standard breathing technique helps children with tuberculosis clear mucus from their lungs more easily. It compares two groups: one using the breathing technique alone, and one using it together with balloon blowing.
LahoreAges 8–14 - 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+ - NCT07449273Recruiting
Breathing exercises after breast surgery
This study tests breathing exercises to help you recover after breast surgery. It may improve your breathing and comfort during recovery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06764641Recruiting
Breath test for digestive system cancers
This trial studies a simple breath test to detect cancers of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and colon. It is for people who have been referred by their doctor for tests because they have symptoms that might be caused by cancer.
LondonAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07177027Recruiting
Breathing exercises and music for first-time mothers in labor
This study tests whether combining breathing exercises with listening to music during labor can help first-time mothers feel less pain, have more positive expectations, and feel more satisfied with their birth experience. If you join, you will practice breathing techniques and listen to music while in labor.
Uşak, UşakAges 18–35 - NCT07127575Recruiting
Stress management study for college students
This trial tests a stress management program for college students. You will learn stress-reducing skills and use a heart rate monitor to see how your body responds.
West Lafayette, IndianaAges 18–30 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07019636Recruiting
Direct extubation vs. extubation after a breathing trial
This study compares two ways of removing the breathing tube (extubation) in patients who are ready to breathe on their own: taking the tube out right away, or doing a trial of breathing without the machine first. It is for people who are at low risk of needing the tube put back in.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT06103955Recruiting
Improving breathing with muscle strengthening
This study tests a program to help people with a breathing pattern disorder (dysfunctional breathing) improve how their muscles work to make breathing easier. It may be a good fit if you have had trouble breathing for at least 6 months and are not currently receiving treatment for this condition.
Manchester, Greater ManchesterAges 18 years+
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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.