Clinical trials
COPD clinical trials
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a group of lung conditions that block airflow. We’re tracking 419 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07236541Recruiting
Mucus plugs and lung scarring in COPD patients having lung cancer surgery
This study looks at whether mucus plugs (thick mucus blocking the airways) in people with COPD might lead to more lung scarring after lung cancer surgery. It compares lung tissue from people with COPD to those with normal lungs.
ShanghaiAges 18–89 - NCT07447232Recruiting
Ultrasound vs. standard breathing test for lung disease
This trial compares a new ultrasound breathing test (spirometry) to the standard one. If you have a chronic lung condition like COPD or asthma, it could help see if the new method is as good as the old one.
New Taipei CityAges 18–80 - NCT07259174Recruiting
Ultrasound for diaphragm in COPD flare-ups
This study uses ultrasound to measure how well your diaphragm muscle works during a COPD flare-up. The goal is to see if this measurement can help predict how you will recover.
Zwolle, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT07285642Recruiting
Oxygen levels in muscles and brain in COPD patients
This study measures oxygen levels in your brain and leg muscles during exercise to understand how COPD affects them.
IstanbulAges 40–70 - NCT07307781Recruiting
Study of COPD patients with frequent flare-ups in Moscow
This study tests a new treatment for people with COPD who still have frequent flare-ups despite using two maintenance inhalers. It aims to see if the study medicine can reduce these flare-ups.
MoscowAges 18–100 - NCT06985225Recruiting
Study of mucus plugs and lung function in mucus-related lung disease
This study looks at how mucus plugs affect air flow in the lungs. It may help find new ways to treat people with lung conditions like cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, COPD, or bronchiectasis.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–65 - NCT06944925RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BBT002 for COPD and Nasal Polyps
This trial tests a new drug, BBT002, first in healthy volunteers and then in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps. It aims to see if the drug is safe and how it works in the body.
Bowling Green, KentuckyAges 18–80 - NCT07359287Recruiting
Study on antibiotic use for respiratory infections
This study tests a program to help doctors prescribe antibiotics more carefully for common respiratory infections like colds, flu, bronchitis, and sinusitis. It may lead to better treatment for you.
CaenAges Any age - NCT07375433Recruiting
Heart failure and COPD study for patients aged 50 to 70
This trial looks at how heart failure with preserved pumping function affects people who also have COPD. It aims to understand the course of the disease and long-term outlook.
Kazan'Ages 50–70 - NCT07382258Recruiting
Inhaled nitric oxide for COPD: a clinical study
This trial tests whether a gas called nitric oxide, breathed in through the nose or mouth, can help people with moderate to severe COPD. It could improve breathing and quality of life.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 40–75 - NCT07383896Recruiting
COPD and asthma study for industrial workers in Thailand
This trial looks at how common COPD and asthma are among workers in an industrial zone. It aims to understand lung health risks in this setting.
Pathum Thani, Changwat Pathum ThaniAges 18 years+ - NCT07391280Recruiting
Finding cancer, COPD, and heart failure early in the ER
This trial tests a computer program that looks at chest X-rays to help doctors spot early signs of cancer, COPD (a lung disease), and heart failure. It aims to catch these conditions sooner so patients can get the right care faster.
GlasgowAges 18 years+ - NCT01776398Recruiting
Donating breath, blood, and urine samples for lung research
This study collects airway samples (usually during a bronchoscopy), plus blood and/or urine, to help researchers study lung conditions. It may help advance understanding of lung disease and related biology, but it is not a treatment trial.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT01177618Recruiting
Study of early-onset severe COPD in younger adults
This study looks at people who develop COPD (a long-term lung breathing problem) at a younger age and have severe airflow limitation. It may help researchers better understand COPD in early-onset patients and find ways to improve care for this group.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT02279329Recruiting
Tracking lung changes with special gas MRI scans
This study repeatedly takes special MRI pictures of the lungs using helium-3 and xenon-129 gas to track how lung function changes over time. It may help researchers better understand lung disease in people who have COPD or bronchiectasis, or a long smoking history.
London, OntarioAges 50–85 - NCT02755974Recruiting
Study of COPD flare-ups in adults with reduced lung function
This study follows people with COPD flare-ups (sudden worsening of breathing) to better understand what happens and what might help. You may be asked for consent and lung-function tests if you meet the breathing and age requirements.
LondonAges 40–100 - NCT02815683Recruiting
Bronchoscopy treatment with one-way lung valves
This study looks at outcomes from placing one-way valves in the lungs using a camera procedure through the airways (bronchoscopy). If you’re already planned for this type of valve treatment, you may be able to join to help researchers learn how it works.
GroningenAges Any age - NCT02527486Recruiting
Airways registry study for people with COPD symptoms
This registry collects information from people with COPD (and sometimes overlapping asthma-COPD features) to better understand breathing problems and airways behavior. It may help researchers learn which patterns match different symptom types, without necessarily using a new drug.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 20–90 - NCT02777879Recruiting
Study gut-like lung bacteria and inflammation in early COPD
This study looks at the lung’s tiny bacteria (microbiome) and inflammation in people with early COPD who have a smoking history. It compares them with smokers who have normal breathing tests, to better understand what may drive COPD early on.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT03318406Recruiting
Registry for patients with uneven emphysema lung damage
This study follows people with uneven emphysema to better understand outcomes and safety after treatment. If you qualify, you’ll share health information and may undergo lung imaging before and after treatment.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07406659Recruiting
Inspiratory muscle training for COPD patients
This trial compares different types of breathing muscle exercises for people with COPD. It aims to find which training is most helpful for improving breathing and daily life.
Yalova, YalovaAges 18 years+ - NCT07432191Recruiting
Testing a new ventilator for safe breathing support
This study tests a new breathing machine (INBENTUS VERSATILE ventilator) for people who need help breathing. It checks if the machine is safe and works well for patients who need a ventilator and then slowly come off it.
MurciaAges 18 years+ - NCT07451977Recruiting
Oxygen during a 6-minute walk test for lung disease
This trial tests whether adding extra oxygen during a 6-minute walk test helps people with chronic lung disease breathe better. It is for people with COPD or interstitial lung disease who have low oxygen levels, either during exercise or all the time.
Lumezzane, BresciaAges 18 years+ - NCT07462221Recruiting
Telenursing for better oral health in COPD
This study tests whether nurse-led video calls can help people with COPD improve their oral health. If you have COPD and can use a smartphone, this trial may help you take better care of your teeth and gums from home.
ÇanakkaleAges 40 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for copd?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 419 recruiting copd 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 copd 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 copd 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.