Clinical trials
Emphysema clinical trials
Below are recruiting emphysema clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 42 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04214587Recruiting
Study of removed lung valves after treatment
This study looks at lung tissue taken out after a treatment that places a one-way lung valve to help breathing. They want to learn how the valve affects the airway and lung over time.
GroningenAges Any age - NCT05257681Recruiting
Repairing a lung airspace after failed bronchoscopic treatment
This study looks at a procedure to “complete” a lung fissure in people whose prior bronchoscopic lung volume reduction did not work as well as hoped. It may help reduce persistent shortness of breath, but eligibility depends on your lung test results and overall heart/lung safety.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–75 - NCT06001645Recruiting
Lung biomarkers and air leaks in severe lung injury
This study looks for markers in the blood and signs of air trapped in the lung tissue of people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It uses CT scans to understand why air leaks happen and if certain lab tests can predict them.
CagliariAges 18 years+ - NCT06068647Recruiting
Ultrasound and breathing tests for lung disease patients
This study uses ultrasound and sensors to monitor lung health in people with certain lung conditions, including those that cause scarring or breathing problems. It aims to find better ways to track lung disease, which could help manage your condition more effectively.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT06181357Recruiting
Comparing one-step vs. two-step valve placement for severe emphysema
This trial tests whether placing ZEPHYR® valves in two stages reduces the risk of a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) compared to the usual one-stage procedure. It is for people with severe emphysema who have already quit smoking and meet specific lung function criteria.
BordeauxAges 35–80 - NCT06304207Recruiting
Study comparing remote vs in-person exercise for lung disease
This study tests whether a telehealth exercise program works as well as in-person sessions for people with chronic lung disease. You may join if you recently finished rehab for your lung condition and can walk with or without help.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT06349174Recruiting
Lung valve treatment for severe COPD
This study tests whether placing tiny valves in the airways can help people with severe COPD breathe easier. It is for people who still have trouble breathing despite quitting smoking and completing pulmonary rehab.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40–85 - NCT06505603Recruiting
PiMZ alpha-1 deficiency progression study
This study is looking at people with a specific mild form of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (PiMZ) to understand how their lung disease progresses over time. It involves lung function tests and CT scans, and may help researchers learn more about the condition.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06528418Recruiting
Breath test to find lung diseases
This study uses a simple breath test to detect different lung diseases. By analyzing the chemicals in your breath, researchers hope to find a faster, non-invasive way to diagnose lung conditions. It may be an option if you have a known lung disease and have a recent CT scan.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–100 - NCT06600126Recruiting
Emotional support for people with emphysema and their caregivers
This study tests a program that helps people with COPD (emphysema) who feel sad or down. You and a loved one will get weekly phone or video calls to learn ways to manage emotions and improve your quality of life.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 40–84 - NCT07059637Recruiting
Clinic for muscle loss in COPD patients
This study tests a new clinic designed to help people with COPD who have lost muscle mass (sarcopenia). By using a CT scan done during your hospital stay, doctors can identify muscle loss and offer treatments to help you regain strength and function.
Cleveland, OhioAges 40 years+ - 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 - NCT02803242Recruiting
Patient research network for people with lung symptoms
This trial enrolls adults to help build a patient-powered research network for chronic lung disease. If you join, you’ll likely be asked to complete surveys or provide information to help researchers learn how symptoms and health outcomes change over time.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT02796937Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety study of a blood protein for Alpha-1
This study checks how safe a prescribed blood protein medicine (alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor) is over the long term in people with Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. You may join if you already finished an earlier study or if your lung function has been declining.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 20–72 - NCT06512142Enrolling by invitation
AI for pollution-related lung disease detection
This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze lung images and breathing tests from people with COPD, asthma, or lung cancer to better understand how pollution affects the lungs. It may help find new ways to detect these diseases earlier.
Timișoara, Timiș CountyAges 18 years+ - 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.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for emphysema?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 42 recruiting emphysema 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 emphysema 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 emphysema 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.