Clinical trials
Dyspnea clinical trials
Below are recruiting dyspnea clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 57 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07520981Recruiting
How Smoking Affects Fitness, Breathing, and Energy in Young Adults
This study measures how smoking affects your ability to exercise, your shortness of breath, and tiredness. Researchers will ask you to do some physical tests and answer questions about how you feel—it may help us understand smoking's impact on young people's health.
IstanbulAges 18–30 - NCT06479499Recruiting
Pilates vs aerobic exercise for breathing and anxiety in COPD
This trial compares Pilates exercises with aerobic exercises to see which is better at reducing shortness of breath, improving daily function, and lowering anxiety in people with moderate COPD.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–65 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT05015153Recruiting
Rehab after blood clot in the lungs to improve daily life
This study looks at whether pulmonary rehabilitation (a supervised exercise and support program for lung recovery) improves quality of life after a lung blood clot. It focuses on people who have ongoing breathing-related limits after treatment with blood thinners.
Brest, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05061368RecruitingPhase 2
Sildenafil by mouth to improve breathing in COPD
This Phase 2 trial tests whether sildenafil tablets can improve exercise ability, shortness of breath, and heart-lung function in people with COPD. It also compares against people without COPD to better understand how sildenafil affects breathing tests.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 40–80 - NCT05103670Recruiting
PET/CT lung scan to assess recovery after pulmonary embolism
This study uses a special scan (PET/CT) and an inhaled/linked tracer to measure how well air and blood flow work in different lung areas after a pulmonary embolism. It’s meant to better understand regional lung function and how rehabilitation may help some people recover.
BrestAges 18–99 - NCT05696782RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab after chemoradiation for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests giving durvalumab (an immune therapy) soon after standard chemotherapy and radiation for stage II–III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this “quick start” approach improves outcomes compared with waiting longer to begin durvalumab.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 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 - NCT05916287Recruiting
STANISLAS cohort follow-up visit for heart and kidney health
This study is a follow-up visit for people who joined the STANISLAS family health cohort. Researchers look at how genes and environment may affect heart and kidney (kidneys) health over time.
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, LorraineAges Any age - NCT05938738Recruiting
PEP buddy device for COPD breathing trouble
This trial studies whether using a handheld breathing device (called a PEP buddy) helps people with COPD feel less short of breath. It also looks at how the device may work to improve breathing during daily activities.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 40 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06847997Recruiting
Video calls for help with child breathing problems
This study tests if using a video call during an emergency call can help doctors better assess and treat children with breathing difficulties. If you have a child age 3 months to 5 years and call for breathing trouble, you may be able to join.
Poitiers, FranceAges 3 months–5 years - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dyspnea?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 57 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.