Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Lung Diseases clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 58 recruiting lung diseases studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT05878717RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Belimumab for adults with scleroderma lung scarring
This Phase 2/3 study tests whether belimumab can improve outcomes and safety in adults with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) that has caused lung scarring. It may help by reducing active or worsening immune-driven disease in the lungs.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07407933RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
YL201 with other cancer drugs for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, YL201, combined with other cancer treatments for people with a certain type of advanced lung cancer (extensive-stage small cell lung cancer). It may help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT01143454Recruiting
Study unusual heart conditions and related genetic traits
This study looks at people with unusual or rare heart problems, or people with a family history of these issues. Doctors and researchers may collect and study your blood or tissue (and possibly store samples) to learn what causes the condition and how it may affect the heart.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–100 - NCT00081523Recruiting
Understanding How Sickle Cell Disease Develops Over Time
This research study follows people with sickle cell disease to learn how the condition affects their health over many years. By studying patients regularly, researchers hope to better understand the disease and improve care.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 2–90 - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04927429Recruiting
MRI study to improve heart imaging
This trial helps develop and fine-tune MRI scans that look at the heart and blood vessels. It may help people with heart-related symptoms or conditions by improving how MRI images are created and interpreted.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–100 - 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+ - NCT07175038RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new pill for pulmonary hypertension
This study tests a new pill, ROC-101, for people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). It aims to see if the pill can improve symptoms and daily function.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–80 - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 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.
Silver Spring, MarylandAges 40 years+ - NCT06923072RecruitingPhase 2
Baricitinib for neurological Kohlmeier-Degos disease
This trial tests if the drug baricitinib can help people with Degos disease that has affected their brain or nerves. It aims to control inflammation and improve symptoms.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT07566494RecruitingPhase 1
Testing VAS-101 for sickle cell disease
This early-phase trial tests a new drug called VAS-101 for people with sickle cell disease. It aims to find a safe dose and see how the drug affects the body.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–90 - NCT04008368RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Second stem cell transplant for sickle cell with declining donor cells
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether repeating a stem cell transplant can help people with sickle cell disease (SCD) whose donor cells are no longer holding strong. It may help restore healthier blood cell production and reduce symptoms such as pain crises and severe anemia.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–80 - NCT05592626RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
T cell activator STAR0602 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests an experimental drug called STAR0602 that aims to boost your immune system's T cells to fight advanced solid tumors. It's for patients whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments or for whom such treatments are not suitable.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT00471250Recruiting
Donate lung samples to help future lung and airway research
This study collects lung fluid and tissue (and sometimes nasal or breath samples) to store for future research. It aims to understand lung and airway biology, and you may help by donating samples during a short procedure.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–100 - NCT06313398RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Measuring red blood cell lifespan in sickle cell disease
This study uses a harmless vitamin (biotin) to label your red blood cells and track how long they survive. It aims to understand how different blood disorders affect red blood cell lifespan, which may help improve treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT07516379Recruiting
Understanding Lung Rejection After Transplant
This study follows people with serious lung disease before and after lung transplant to understand how rejection happens and what warning signs to watch for. By studying your blood, tissue samples, and imaging, researchers hope to better predict and prevent transplant rejection.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT00106925Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for people after stem cell transplant
This study follows people who are at least 3 years out from their first stem cell transplant to learn how they are doing long term. It may help improve future transplant care by tracking outcomes over time.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–80 - NCT00001620Enrolling by invitation
NIH screening to see which blood studies fit you
This study is a general screening step at the NIH Clinical Center to check whether you might qualify for other NHLBI research protocols. It helps match you (or a donor/healthy volunteer) to the right study and confirms you can consent to participate.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–100 - NCT07613099RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new PET scan to detect lung and heart scarring
This study tests a new imaging scan (called 18F-FAPI PET/CT) that may help detect scarring in the lungs, heart, or blood vessels. If you have a heart, lung, or blood vessel condition that could cause scarring, this scan might show damage earlier and help doctors plan better treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT06093867Recruiting
Tracking lung health after stem cell transplant
This study follows people getting a stem cell transplant to watch for lung problems, like infections or other lung diseases, that can happen after the transplant. The goal is to catch these issues early.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–70 - NCT07102849Enrolling by invitation
Studying bone marrow failure with biospecimens and data
This study analyzes blood, bone marrow, and medical information from people with bone marrow failure syndromes (BMFS) and healthy volunteers to better understand these conditions and find new ways to help patients.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–120 - NCT03685721Recruiting
Study genes in sickle cell disease to compare blood test activity
This study looks at how a person’s genes relate to certain measurements in red blood cells in people with sickle cell disease. The goal is to understand why blood cell function varies and how that might guide future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–80
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Lung Diseases trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting lung diseases studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 16 studies
- Georgetown University Medical Center · 3 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 3 studies
- Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center · 2 studies
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus · 2 studies
- Suburban Hospital · 2 studies
- University of Maryland Medical Center · 2 studies
- Children's National Medical Center
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.
Common questions
- Are there lung diseases clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 58 recruiting lung diseases studies with a site near Washington, D.C., 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 near Washington, D.C.?
- 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 Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., 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.
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