Clinical trials
Dyspnea clinical trials
Below are recruiting dyspnea clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 54 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04615065Recruiting
Biobank study collecting emergency data for very sick patients
This study collects health and sometimes blood sample information from people arriving at the emergency department with high-risk or serious conditions. The goal is to build a large emergency “biobank” to help researchers better understand and improve urgent care.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT07842133Recruiting
Relaxation exercises for fatigue and breathing in scleroderma
This study tests whether progressive muscle relaxation exercises can help reduce fatigue and shortness of breath while improving lung function in people with scleroderma. Participants will learn and practice these exercises as part of the study.
Gaziantep, ŞehitkamilAges 18–65 - NCT07824414Recruiting
Pulse oxygen readings for emergency breathing trouble
This study checks if the difference between two types of oxygen readings can help doctors understand how serious your breathing problem is in the emergency room. It might help improve care for people with shortness of breath.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07750288Recruiting
Studying shortness of breath in children with acute respiratory distress
This study looks at how shortness of breath (dyspnea) relates to the progression of pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS), a severe lung condition in children. It aims to understand breathing difficulties better to improve care.
SantiagoAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07641413Recruiting
Lung and heart health across decades in veterans
This study looks at how lungs and hearts work in healthy veterans over time. If you have no major health conditions, you may help researchers learn how these organs age naturally.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 24–68 - 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+ - NCT07552935Recruiting
High-Flow Oxygen for Breathing Difficulty in Palliative Care
This study tests whether high-flow nasal therapy (a special oxygen delivery method) can ease severe shortness of breath in patients receiving palliative care. Palliative care focuses on comfort when curative treatment is no longer the goal.
TampereAges 18 years+ - NCT07529847Recruiting
Breathing Techniques to Help Asthma Control
This study compares two special breathing techniques—alternating which nostril you breathe through and a method called Buteyko breathing—to see which helps asthma patients breathe easier and improve lung function. You'll practice these techniques and we'll measure how well they work for you.
IslamabadAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT07386444Recruiting
Breathing exercises for breast cancer patients on chemo
This trial tests whether special breathing exercises can help breast cancer patients feel better during chemotherapy. You would do simple, guided breathing workouts to strengthen your breathing muscles.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07308171Recruiting
Nasal airflow to ease breathing in tracheostomy patients
This study tests whether sending a small amount of air through the nose can help reduce shortness of breath in people who have a tracheostomy and are on a breathing machine. If you often feel breathless, this simple approach might make you more comfortable.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07281534Recruiting
Reliability of heart and lung exercise testing with ultrasound
This trial checks how reliable a heart and lung exercise test is when combined with an ultrasound of the heart. It may help doctors use this test more confidently for people with heart or lung conditions.
GenkAges Any age - NCT07192016RecruitingPhase 4
MRI study of triple inhaler for COPD with breathlessness
This study uses a special MRI scan to see how well a single triple inhaler works for people with COPD who have moderate to severe shortness of breath or feel their health is not good. It compares two groups: those with a low risk of flare-ups and those with a high risk, to find out if the treatment helps both groups.
London, OntarioAges 50–85 - NCT07143539Recruiting
Early exercise rehab after hospital stay for pulmonary embolism
This study tests if starting a supervised exercise program early after a hospital stay for a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) helps patients recover better and feel less breathless. It is for people at higher risk of ongoing symptoms after their clot.
AarauAges 18 years+ - NCT07102589Recruiting
Walking test to measure exercise ability before lung surgery
This trial uses a shuttle walking test to see how well people with chronic lung disease can exercise before and after lung surgery. It may help doctors better understand recovery and plan care.
Seongnam-si, Not Required For This CountryAges 40 years+ - NCT06956742Recruiting
Breathing device study for COPD shortness of breath after exercise
This trial tests a device that briefly opens your airways to help release trapped air after exercise. It may reduce shortness of breath and improve your daily life with COPD.
Rouen, NormandyAges 18 years+ - NCT06326957Recruiting
Online program for chronic breathlessness
This trial tests an internet-based self-guided program to help adults with chronic breathlessness. It is designed for people who still feel short of breath despite treatment for conditions like COPD, lung disease, or cancer.
LondonAges 18–110 - NCT06925295RecruitingPhase 2
Xenon MRI to guide radiation for lung cancer
This trial tests whether a special MRI that uses xenon gas can help doctors better plan radiation therapy for lung cancer. You may join if you are scheduled for stereotactic body radiation therapy for your lung cancer.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–80 - NCT06807983Recruiting
Lung and heart ultrasound for breathing trouble in older adults
This trial tests whether using lung and heart ultrasound (LuCUS) can help emergency doctors better diagnose and treat shortness of breath in patients over 65. It aims to improve care for older adults with severe breathing problems.
ToulouseAges 65 years+ - NCT05866952Recruiting
Breathing and blood-flow testing in long-COVID symptoms
This trial studies how the lungs’ breathing (airflow) and blood flow may be off in people with long-COVID symptoms like tiredness, shortness of breath, or trouble exercising. It may help researchers understand what’s driving symptoms and what kinds of abnormalities could be targeted.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–99 - NCT06524856Recruiting
Breathing exercise to increase lung capacity
This study tests a simple breathing device called the Lung Master to see if it can increase lung capacity. You will use it at home for a short time each day, and the researchers will track your progress.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - NCT06201494Recruiting
Studying early symptoms of asthma in children
This study follows children and teens who are being checked for asthma for the first time. It aims to learn more about the early symptoms of asthma to improve diagnosis and treatment.
PragueAges 3–18 - NCT06038630RecruitingPhase 2
Xenon gas MRI study for lung and heart health
This study uses a special MRI scan (Xenon gas imaging) to look at how well your lungs and heart are working. It is for people with certain lung conditions, those getting blood transfusions or phlebotomy, or healthy volunteers.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06021938Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Breathlessness in ALS
This trial tests if using immersive virtual reality can help reduce ongoing shortness of breath in people with ALS who already use a breathing mask (non-invasive ventilation). It may offer a drug-free way to feel more comfortable.
Paris, FranceAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dyspnea?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 54 recruiting dyspnea 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 dyspnea 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 dyspnea 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.