Clinical trials · Pittsburgh, PA
Emphysema clinical trials in Pittsburgh
We’re tracking 5 recruiting emphysema studies with a site in or near Pittsburgh — including Phase 1/Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Pittsburgh
- NCT06891755Recruiting
Lung deflation procedure for severe emphysema
This study tests a bronchoscopic treatment to release trapped air in severely hyperinflated lungs caused by emphysema. It may help you breathe easier if you have advanced COPD and meet specific lung function and imaging criteria.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 40–84 - NCT00307281Recruiting
Emphysema and COPD patient registry with sample storage
This study enrolls people who have emphysema/COPD into a research registry and collects health information and biological samples. It may help researchers understand the disease better and improve future treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 21 years+ - NCT03500731RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lung and bone marrow transplant for lung and blood failure
This Phase 1/2 study tests a special lung-and-bone-marrow transplant approach for people with severe lung disease and bone marrow failure (low blood counts). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and whether it can improve outcomes when standard long-term immune-suppressing medicines are a poor fit.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–60 - NCT04930289Enrolling by invitation
Lung transplant registry for better donor lung preservation
This study builds a worldwide database to track and improve how donor lungs are preserved before transplant. Your information may help doctors choose and manage donor lungs more effectively.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT06035120Recruiting
Sealing damaged lung parts in severe emphysema
This trial tests a new treatment called AeriSeal to seal off damaged parts of the lung in people with severe emphysema. It aims to help you breathe better by reducing the amount of air trapped in your lungs.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 40–80
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Where these studies are running near Pittsburgh
Institutions with a site for the recruiting emphysema studies listed above.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center · 3 studies
- Allegheny General Hospital
- University of Pittsburgh
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
What taking part in a emphysema study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting emphysema studies in Pennsylvania.
Common questions
- Are there emphysema clinical trials near Pittsburgh?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 5 recruiting emphysema studies with a site near Pittsburgh, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a emphysema study near Pittsburgh?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pittsburgh to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Pittsburgh, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a emphysema trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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