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
- 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 - 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 - NCT07253883Recruiting
New breathing device test for asthma and COPD
This trial is testing a new breathing device that may be as accurate as standard tests for diagnosing asthma and COPD. It could offer a simpler and quicker way to check your lung health.
Liverpool, MerseysideAges 18–110 - 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 - NCT04022109Recruiting
Check gastric cancer using breath chemical signals
This study looks at chemical signals in your breath to help screen for or understand gastric (stomach) cancer. It may help doctors improve earlier detection, or better sort out who may need further tests.
São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT05276557RecruitingPhase 3
Kids study of a breath test to check H. pylori
This Phase 3 study tests whether a urea breath test (a safe breath test) works well and is safe for children ages 3–17. It may help doctors find and manage an H. pylori infection without using repeated samples.
Doral, FloridaAges 3–17 - NCT05681689RecruitingPhase 3
Check how well a urea breath test works after H. pylori treatment
This Phase 3 study tests whether a urea breath test can confirm that H. pylori infection has been cleared after recent treatment. If the test works well, it may help doctors confirm cure without needing invasive procedures.
Doral, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05586906Recruiting
Breath test to detect lung transplant problems early
This trial looks at a simple, noninvasive breath test to spot early lung transplant dysfunction after a lung transplant. Because it focuses on testing after the transplant, it may help your care team catch issues earlier.
ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT07861230Recruiting
Tongue study in children with sleep-disordered breathing
This study looks at the tongue in children aged 4 to 17 who have sleep-disordered breathing (like snoring or pauses in breathing during sleep). The goal is to understand how the tongue might be related to these sleep problems, which could lead to better treatments.
LiègeAges 4–17 - NCT07860008Recruiting
Breathing and step exercises for COPD wellness
This study tests a program combining breathing training with step exercises to see if it improves breathing, exercise ability, and quality of life in people with COPD. You may join if you have COPD and are able to do light exercise and fill out questionnaires.
New Taipei City, New Taipei CityAges 40 years+ - NCT07867431Recruiting
Breathing exercises after heart stent procedure
This study tests two simple breathing exercises to see which one better helps oxygen levels and heart rate stability after a heart stent placement. It aims to improve recovery and overall heart function.
RawalpindiAges 44–75 - NCT07852403Recruiting
Sleep problems and outcomes in pulmonary arterial hypertension
This study looks at how sleep-disordered breathing (abnormal breathing during sleep) affects the long-term health of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a type of high blood pressure in the lungs. By participating, you will have a sleep study and be followed over time to see how your breathing during sleep relates to your PAH outcomes.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07823608RecruitingPhase 3
Monthly study medicine for adults with sleep apnea and overweight who use a breathing machine
This study tests an investigational medicine taken once a month for adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea who are overweight or have obesity and use a CPAP or similar breathing machine. It aims to see if the medicine improves sleep-related breathing.
Cullman, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07739238Recruiting
Breathing Exercises and Heart Health Study
This study tests whether different breathing exercises can improve lung function and heart rate variability in healthy, inactive young adults. It may help you understand how simple breathing techniques can affect your breathing and heart health.
Balıkesir, In the USA Or Canada, Please Select...Ages 18–30 - NCT07725471Recruiting
Comparing breathing and neck release in stroke recovery
This study compares two gentle therapy techniques—special breathing exercises and a hands-on release at the base of the skull—to see which helps stroke survivors with one-sided weakness regain movement and breathing. It may be a good fit if you're still recovering from a first stroke months ago and don't have major heart or lung problems.
AfyonkarahisarAges 18–84 - NCT07722923Recruiting
Box breathing for fibromyalgia pain and sleep
This study tests whether a simple breathing technique called 'box breathing' can help people with fibromyalgia manage pain and improve sleep. You will be asked to practice the breathing exercises and report how you feel.
ÇorumAges 18 years+ - NCT07721389Recruiting
Breathing exercises vs. manual therapy for forward head posture
This study compares two non-drug treatments—special breathing exercises and hands-on manual therapy—to see which works better for fixing forward head posture and reducing neck pain in university students.
Istanbul, ZeytinburnuAges 18–28 - NCT06660628Recruiting
Radiation therapy with or without breath-hold for left breast cancer
This study compares two types of radiation therapy for left breast cancer: one using a breath-holding technique to protect the heart, and another without it. The goal is to see which is safer and more effective for women who have had surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07683273Enrolling by invitation
Breathing exercises for neck and upper back pain
This study tests whether diaphragmatic breathing exercises can help reduce chronic, non-specific neck and upper back pain. If you have this type of pain that is not caused by an injury or disease, you may be able to join.
Trabzon, OrtahisarAges 18–60 - NCT07655531Recruiting
Yogic breathing and meditation for spinal cord conditions
This study tests whether a simple yogic breathing and meditation program, done over video calls, can help people with spinal cord conditions feel better and manage symptoms. You can join from home with just an internet connection.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–89 - NCT06681506Recruiting
New heart rehab program for ischemic heart disease
This study tests a new cardiac rehabilitation treatment for people with ischemic heart disease, a condition where blood flow to the heart is reduced. The goal is to improve heart health and recovery through a structured rehab program.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT07631845Recruiting
Music and breathing exercises to improve mood and resilience in older adults
This study tests whether combining music with breathing exercises can help older adults manage anxiety and depression. You'll learn techniques that may improve your emotional well-being and resilience.
Hong KongAges 65 years+ - NCT07634445Recruiting
Breathing exercises to reduce anxiety in mothers of NICU babies
This study tests whether simple breathing exercises done before breastfeeding can help reduce stress and anxiety in mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The goal is to improve both the mother's well-being and the baby's stress levels.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 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.