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
- NCT07518472Recruiting
Box Breathing and Lung Exercises for COPD Shortness of Breath
This study tests whether a simple breathing technique called box breathing, combined with short-term breathing exercises, can help reduce shortness of breath and improve daily functioning in people with mild COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
IslamabadAges 40–65 - NCT07520396Recruiting
Swiss Ball Exercises and Breathing for Pregnant Women with Leaking
This study tests whether special ball exercises combined with belly-breathing techniques can help pregnant women who leak urine. The goal is to strengthen pelvic floor muscles—the muscles that control urination—during pregnancy.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07520656Recruiting
Heart Valve Surgery and Sleep Breathing Problems
This study looks at whether fixing heart valve problems with minimally invasive procedures (TAVI or MTEER) can improve sleep-related breathing issues. Researchers will monitor your sleep patterns before and after your scheduled heart valve procedure.
Athens, AtticaAges 18 years+ - NCT07572734Recruiting
Breathing exercises to help after a concussion in teens
This study tests whether special breathing exercises can help the nervous system recover better after a concussion. Kids ages 9–18 who come to the emergency room within 3 days of a concussion may qualify if they have symptoms like dizziness, nausea, tiredness, confusion, anxiety, or sleep problems.
Montreal, QuebecAges 9–18 - NCT07573683Recruiting
Breathing Exercises With Aerobic Activity for Early-Stage High Blood Pressure
This study tests whether combining special breathing techniques (coherent breathing) with aerobic exercise helps lower blood pressure and improve quality of life in people with stage 1 hypertension. You'll learn these techniques and perform them regularly to see if they work better together than exercise alone.
IslamabadAges 30–65 - NCT07576166Recruiting
Breathing and Balance Training After Stroke
This study tests whether combining rhythmic breathing exercises with balance training can improve balance and trunk control in people recovering from stroke. You'll participate in structured exercises designed to help you regain stability and core strength.
Sargodha, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–65 - NCT07576270Recruiting
Breathing exercises and massage after breast cancer surgery
This study tests whether special breathing exercises and massage techniques can help reduce pain, stiffness, and limited arm movement in people who've had breast cancer surgery. It may help improve shoulder function and quality of life after treatment.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–64 - NCT07579026Recruiting
Breathing exercises for pregnant women with POTS
This study tests whether special breathing exercises can help pregnant women with POTS (a condition where your heart races when you stand up). POTS causes dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting, and this trial aims to see if breathing retraining makes these symptoms better during pregnancy.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 19–35 - NCT07592195Recruiting
Breathing and aerobic exercise for men in drug recovery
This study tests whether breathing exercises and aerobic exercise (like walking or jogging) improve physical and mental health in men recovering from substance use. You'd attend supervised exercise sessions twice a week for 8 weeks and complete health questionnaires.
LuzhouAges 18–50 - NCT07619209Recruiting
Relaxation exercises for cancer patients with breathing difficulty
This study tests whether gentle muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises help cancer patients in palliative care feel less breathless, less tired, and better able to care for themselves. You would learn and practice these exercises and answer questions about how you feel.
Ankara, YENIMAHALLEAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07127848Enrolling by invitation
Combining septoplasty with extra procedures for better breathing
This study tests whether combining a routine nose surgery (septoplasty) with an additional procedure improves breathing better than septoplasty alone. It may be a good fit if you have a crooked septum or nasal congestion that isn't caused by other conditions.
ZagrebAges 18 years+ - NCT06920407Enrolling by invitation
BreatheWell: Breathing and relaxation for health
This research study tests a simple breathing and relaxation program called BreatheWell. If you are a generally healthy adult who isn't taking certain medications or using fitness trackers, you may be able to join and learn techniques to calm your body and mind.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06886633Enrolling by invitation
Breathing exercise and cold pack for wound cleaning pain
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise and a cold pack can help reduce pain and anxiety while a wound is being cleaned (called sharp debridement). If you are having a wound cleaned and feel anxious about it, this may be a way to feel more comfortable.
Gaziantep, GaziantepAges Any age - NCT06777225Enrolling by invitation
Breathing exercises for women starting chemotherapy
This trial tests whether simple breathing exercises can help women with gynecological cancer who are receiving their first round of chemotherapy. It is designed to see if these exercises improve well-being during treatment.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–65 - NCT05727852Enrolling by invitation
Breath and heart tests to study lung disease stiffness
This study uses breath analysis and heart/electrical heart testing to look at how stiff the arteries are in people with long-term lung conditions. It may help researchers better understand lung disease effects on the cardiovascular system.
MoscowAges 18 years+ - NCT03233256Enrolling by invitation
Breath and saliva tests in healthy adults
This study measures substances in your breath and saliva to understand what can be detected from the body. You might help by providing samples, as long as you’re generally healthy and meet the study’s age and health requirements.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–45 - NCT07552025Recruiting
Sound monitoring to detect breathing problems in very premature babies
This study uses special microphones to listen to and record breathing sounds in extremely premature infants (born before 29 weeks). The goal is to develop a simple, non-invasive way to detect breathing problems early so babies can get help faster.
Montreal, QuebecAges Up to 7 months - NCT07771101Recruiting
Using a pain monitor to time breathing-tube removal
This study tests whether a special monitor can help doctors know when it's safe to take a breathing tube out after surgery in the ICU. The monitor looks at pain signals, and the goal is to make the process of breathing on your own again more comfortable.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT07329309Recruiting
Breathing exercises for pain after cesarean
This study tests if a gentle breathing technique called Pranayama can help reduce pain after a planned cesarean. It compares the breathing exercise to usual care to see if it improves recovery.
Konya, KonyaAges 18–35 - NCT06816706Recruiting
Comparing two oxygen methods during breathing trials
This study compares two ways of giving oxygen (high-flow through the nose vs. a T-piece) to help patients come off a breathing machine safely. It aims to see which method works better during a test of your ability to breathe on your own.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06671288Recruiting
Balloon exercises for smokers with mild COPD
This trial tests if blowing up balloons while activating your core muscles can help smokers with mild breathing problems. You would do simple exercises to improve your lung function and breathing.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–59 - NCT06454305Recruiting
Breathing exercises after abdominal surgery
This study tests two breathing techniques (ACBT and blow bottle) to help people recover lung function after abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. If you have trouble coughing up mucus or need extra oxygen after surgery, you may benefit.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–50
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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.