Clinical trials · North Carolina
Lung Diseases clinical trials in North Carolina
We’re tracking 28 recruiting lung diseases studies with a site in North Carolina — including Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in North Carolina
- NCT06388421Recruiting
PH-ILD patient registry: tracking real-world outcomes
This study tracks people with both lung scarring and high blood pressure in the lungs (Group 3 PH-ILD) to better understand the disease and how treatments like Tyvaso work in real life. It may help you and your doctor make more informed decisions about your care.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06806592RecruitingPhase 3
Testing nerandomilast for lung scarring from rheumatic disease
This study tests a new medicine called nerandomilast to see if it can help people with lung scarring caused by autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma. The goal is to slow down lung damage and improve breathing.
Salisbury, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06325696RecruitingPhase 2
H01 for adults with lung scarring (SOLIS study)
This study tests an oral medication (H01/hymecromone) to see if it can help people with progressive lung scarring (ILD). It lasts about 12 to 24 weeks and requires good lung function without needing oxygen at rest.
Research Triangle Park, North CarolinaAges 18–100 - NCT06572384RecruitingPhase 3
Belimumab for lung scarring in autoimmune disease
This study tests whether a drug called belimumab can help people with lung scarring caused by certain autoimmune diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus). If you have active lung disease despite standard therapy, this trial may be an option.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04925375RecruitingPhase 2
Abatacept for children with CVID and lung scarring
This Phase 2 trial tests abatacept to improve a specific type of lung disease in children with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). It aims to slow or reduce ongoing lung changes seen on CT scans while they continue their usual immune “replacement” therapy.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 4 years+ - NCT03683186Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term study of ralinepag for pulmonary hypertension
This study follows people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to see how safe and effective ralinepag is over the long term. It may help your care team understand what to expect from continued treatment and monitoring.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04905693Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Extension inhaled treprostinil study for fibrotic lung disease
This is an add-on (extension) study testing whether continuing inhaled treprostinil can help people with fibrotic lung disease who took part in earlier related studies. It mainly continues treatment and follow-up for eligible participants.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 40 years+ - NCT01915511Recruiting
Long-term registry for new or worsening lung scarring
This study collects health information over time from people with newly diagnosed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or other lung scarring diseases that are getting worse. It’s meant to better understand disease patterns and outcomes, which may help doctors plan future care.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06911632Recruiting
AI-assisted check for pulmonary hypertension in interstitial lung disease
This study uses an AI tool to help doctors decide if you should be tested for pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs), which can be a complication of interstitial lung disease. If the tool suggests you might have it, you may get an echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart) and a right heart catheterization (a test to measure pressure in the heart) to find out for sure.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04543461Recruiting
Lung health study for young adults in the U.S.
This study follows young adults to learn about lung health and risk factors. It may help researchers better understand how breathing symptoms and exposures affect future lung outcomes.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 25–35 - 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.
Durham, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT06177717Recruiting
Lung Health Study for Young Adults
This study looks at how young adults' lungs work over time. It is a research visit where you'll complete breathing and other health tests to help understand lung health in people aged 25–35.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 25–35 - NCT06195072RecruitingPhase 2
Platform study for scleroderma with lung disease
This trial tests new treatments for people with scleroderma-related lung disease. You may be eligible if you have systemic sclerosis with lung scarring, your symptoms started within the last 7 years, and you have not had certain prior treatments or transplants.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06328777RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing a new immune cell therapy for systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
This trial tests a new treatment called CABA-201, which uses your own immune cells to target and calm the overactive immune system causing scleroderma. It aims to reduce symptoms and slow or stop the disease's progression.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT04778046RecruitingPhase 2
Study lung pressure treatment for people waiting for transplant
This Phase 2 trial is for adults with pulmonary hypertension who are on the lung transplant waiting list at Duke. It aims to test whether the study treatment can improve lung pressure and related health outcomes, while using things like MRI to monitor changes.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05943535RecruitingPhase 3
Breathing treprostinil to slow progressive lung scarring
This Phase 3 trial tests whether inhaled treprostinil can slow progression of lung fibrosis (scarring) that keeps getting worse despite standard care. It also looks at safety, because inhaled medicine can cause side effects and needs careful monitoring.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 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+ - NCT06129240Recruiting
Study of a new inhaled treprostinil powder for PH-ILD
This study tests a new dry powder inhaled medicine called LIQ861 for people with pulmonary hypertension related to lung scarring (PH-ILD). If you are already taking an inhaled treprostinil treatment but need better control, this trial may help you switch to a potentially easier-to-use version.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT06066723Recruiting
MRI study for healthy children and mild cystic fibrosis
This study uses a special MRI that can show inflammation in the lungs. It looks at healthy children and children with mild cystic fibrosis to test if the scan can detect early changes. If you join, you will breathe in a special gas during the MRI.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 6–17 - NCT01280994RecruitingPhase 2
Lung MRI test using special gas to measure breathing
This Phase 2 study uses a special type of MRI with inhaled gas to measure how well your lungs work. It may help researchers better understand lung function in healthy people and in people with lung disease.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT00807482Recruiting
Study of lung disease causes in primary ciliary dyskinesia
This study looks at how primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD—a lifelong problem with tiny lung “sweepers”) affects the lungs. You may be able to join if you strongly seem to have PCD based on symptoms, or if you’re a healthy person with a close family member who has confirmed PCD.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT06262282Enrolling by invitation
Phage therapy for stubborn NTM infection in cystic fibrosis
This trial tests whether a special virus therapy (phage) can help clear stubborn NTM lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis who have been on antibiotics for over a year without success. Participants will continue their antibiotics while receiving the phages.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 6 years+ - NCT07051707Recruiting
Study of a new lung treatment for people with COPD
This trial tests a device called dNerva that targets nerves in the lungs to help people with COPD breathe easier. It is designed for those who have moderate to severe COPD and are not currently smoking.
Salem, North CarolinaAges 40–80 - NCT06033196RecruitingPhase 2
Tocilizumab to prevent lung transplant rejection
This trial tests a drug called tocilizumab (brand name Actemra) to see if it helps prevent rejection after lung transplantation. Tocilizumab targets part of the immune system that may otherwise attack the new lungs.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 12–75
Lung Diseases trials by city in North Carolina
Where these studies are running in North Carolina
Institutions with a site for the recruiting lung diseases studies listed above.
- Duke University Medical Center · 9 studies
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 6 studies
- Duke University · 4 studies
- East Carolina University · 4 studies
- Pulmonix, LLC · 4 studies
- Southeastern Research Center · 3 studies
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (Wake Forest Baptist) · 2 studies
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences · 2 studies
What taking part in a lung diseases 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.
Lung Diseases trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there lung diseases clinical trials in North Carolina?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 28 recruiting lung diseases studies with a site in North Carolina, 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 lung diseases study in North Carolina?
- 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 North Carolina to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in North Carolina, 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 lung diseases 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.
Not the right time?
New lung diseases studies open in North Carolina regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.