Clinical trials
Breathing clinical trials
Below are recruiting breathing clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 366 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06460610Recruiting
Breathing exercises for pneumonia recovery
This study compares two breathing exercise methods (blow bottle and Acapella) combined with diaphragmatic breathing to help people recover from pneumonia. The goal is to see which approach works better for clearing mucus and improving breathing.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT06460584Recruiting
Breathing exercises after Whipple surgery
This trial tests two breathing exercises after Whipple surgery to help your lungs recover. It compares using a device called an incentive spirometer with a special breathing technique called pursed lip breathing.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–70 - NCT06460740Recruiting
Breathing and cycling after heart bypass surgery
This study tests whether combining a slow breathing technique (4-7-8 method) with stationary cycling can improve your blood pressure, quality of life, and shortness of breath after heart bypass surgery. It is for people who are recovering well and ready for a supervised exercise program.
Karachi, SindhAges 40–70 - NCT06461884Recruiting
Percussion and breathing exercises for pneumonia recovery
This study tests whether combining chest percussion (gentle tapping on the chest) with deep breathing exercises helps clear mucus from the lungs in people aged 40-60 who have pneumonia. It may help you breathe easier and recover faster.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT06480422Recruiting
Breathing exercises for moderate COPD
This study tests two breathing exercises—autogenic drainage and segmental breathing—to see if they help people with moderate COPD breathe easier. It may help you clear mucus and improve your lung function.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT05890911Enrolling by invitation
Studying dopamine pathways in breathing problems during sleep
This study looks at how dopamine-related brain pathways may be involved in sleep-related breathing problems. It may help researchers better understand what causes these conditions and how to evaluate them with sleep testing.
WroclawAges 18–80 - NCT06512350Recruiting
Breath test for breast cancer patterns
This study is testing whether a simple breath test can help find patterns linked to breast cancer. If you are scheduled for a breast biopsy or MRI, you may be eligible to participate.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 40–74 - NCT06514950Recruiting
Yoga breathing for heart and lung health after spinal cord injury
This study tests a gentle yoga breathing program using a smartphone app to help people with spinal cord injury improve how their heart and lungs work together. It might be a good fit if you use a wheelchair, have a compatible smartphone, and are otherwise healthy.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18–60 - NCT06541938Recruiting
Breath test study for IBD in remission with IBS symptoms
This study tests a device called AIRE-2 that analyzes your breath to see if it can help manage IBD symptoms. It is for people with IBD who are in remission but still have IBS-like symptoms like belly pain or bloating.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–75 - NCT06554353Recruiting
Breathing and exercise tests for shortness of breath
This study looks at how well two breathing tests work for people who have shortness of breath. You will do a breathing test and an exercise test to help doctors better understand your symptoms.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06559865Recruiting
Breathing exercises for concussion recovery in kids
This study tests whether slow, paced breathing exercises can help kids recover from a concussion. It looks at how the body's 'automatic' nervous system (which controls heartbeat, sweating, etc.) works after head injury.
Montreal, QuebecAges 9–18 - NCT06561295Recruiting
Best time for breathing trials in ventilated patients
This study looks at the best time to do a breathing trial for patients on a ventilator. It helps doctors decide when to start testing if you can breathe on your own so you can come off the ventilator sooner.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 21 years+ - NCT06609941Recruiting
Breathing technique plus standard treatment for asthma symptoms
This trial tests if adding a simple breathing exercise (alternate nostril breathing) to your regular asthma medicines can help reduce shortness of breath and improve your breathing control. It is for adults with mild to moderate asthma.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT06623617Recruiting
Breathing training for postpartum bladder control
This trial tests whether breathing exercises can help new mothers regain bladder control after having a baby. It is for women who are 6 weeks to 6 months postpartum and have been diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising).
Guangzhou, ShenzhenAges 18 years+ - NCT06628271Recruiting
Breath-holding Spells Study for Young Children
This study looks at a common condition in young children called breath-holding spells. It aims to better understand how to manage these episodes, which can be scary but are usually harmless.
EslövAges birth–5 years - NCT06632782Recruiting
Breathing exercise for anxiety and depression in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise (pyramid breath awareness) can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes. It is a short, non-drug program that may offer a natural way to feel better emotionally.
Kuwait City, KuwaitAges 30–80 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07464860Recruiting
Breathwork for older adults after knee surgery
This study tests a breathing exercise program to help older adults recover after knee replacement surgery. Participants practice controlled breathing at home using a smartphone or computer.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 65 years+ - NCT06739993Recruiting
Can breathing exercises improve blood sugar in prediabetes?
This study tests if a special breathing technique (heart rate variability biofeedback) can help people with prediabetes improve their blood sugar control. You will attend screening visits and practice breathing exercises at home to see if this lowers your risk of developing diabetes.
Mainz, MainzAges 18–65 - NCT06755840Recruiting
Sleep breathing problems and multiple health conditions study
This study is for people who may have sleep-related breathing problems (like sleep apnea). It looks at how these issues connect with other health conditions. Participants will do a one-night sleep test and some simple health checks at Xiangya Hospital.
ChangshaAges Any age - NCT06755866Recruiting
Predicting chemo-radiation response with improved MRI for esophageal cancer
This trial uses a special MRI technique to see if it can predict how well esophageal cancer responds to chemo-radiotherapy before surgery. It may help doctors choose the best treatment plan for you.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–80 - NCT06862050Recruiting
Testing a smoking cessation program for tobacco users
This trial tests a program to help people quit tobacco. It focuses on offering support to daily tobacco users living in the Augusta or Central Savannah River Area.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for breathing?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 366 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.