Clinical trials
Lung Transplant clinical trials
Below are recruiting lung transplant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 98 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06476132RecruitingPhase 2
Belumosudil for lung transplant patients at risk of chronic rejection
This trial tests whether the drug Belumosudil can help prevent chronic lung rejection in people who recently had a lung transplant and showed signs of early rejection. It may improve long-term lung health.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT05924113Recruiting
Latin dance program after lung transplant
This trial tests whether learning and doing Latin dance is safe and helpful for people after a lung transplant. It looks at your ability to move, your recovery, and how you feel day to day with a supervised exercise approach.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT05950724Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
TNF blocker to protect lungs after transplant
This early-stage trial tests whether blocking a specific inflammation signal (TNF-alpha) can help prevent or improve kidney problems and early graft (new lung) dysfunction after a lung transplant at Northwestern. You might be eligible if you’re scheduled for that transplant and are willing to go through study consent and follow-up.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05426200Recruiting
Health coaching program for people waiting for lung transplant
This study tests whether personalized health coaching can improve how you feel and report your symptoms and wellbeing while you’re waiting for a lung transplant. It may help you better manage your health before transplant.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05581745Recruiting
Testing a lung transplant approach for certain blood type O patients
This study looks at lung transplants for people getting their first transplant who are blood type O and have low levels of antibodies that may react to donor tissue. It may help doctors choose the safest donor-recipient match for these patients.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05526950Recruiting
Check cytokine filtration for people getting double lung transplants
This study tests a method during double lung transplant surgery to remove certain immune signals (“cytokines”) that may help the transplanted lungs heal. It’s only for adults who are having a planned double lung transplant at the study sites.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 18–80 - NCT04837339Recruiting
Testing markers to predict problems after lung transplant
This study looks for lab “clues” that can help predict how well someone’s lungs will do after a lung transplant. It may help doctors spot transplant-related problems earlier so care can be planned sooner.
SuresnesAges 15 years+ - NCT04582279Recruiting
Lung ultrasound test to rule out rejection after lung transplant
This study checks whether a painless lung ultrasound can help tell when rejection is unlikely after a lung transplant. If it works, it could reduce the need for other tests in people who feel well.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05547698Recruiting
ECMO versus off-pump double lung transplant care
This study compares two ways of supporting the lungs and heart around the time of a double lung transplant: venoarterial ECMO versus an off-pump approach. It may help your team choose the safest support method based on your heart-lung pressures and surgical plan.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT02812290Recruiting
Microarray testing during lung transplant biopsy
This study looks at using a special lab test (microarrays) on tissue taken during a lung transplant biopsy. It aims to learn how the test may help doctors better diagnose and guide care after transplant.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 12–75 - 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 - NCT07747337Recruiting
Lung transplant recovery study
This study looks at how your breathing muscles and leg muscles work before and after a lung transplant. It may help doctors understand how to improve recovery and physical function after surgery.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07042035Recruiting
A study of once-daily tacrolimus for new lung transplant patients
This trial tests a special form of tacrolimus (Envarsus) taken once daily to prevent organ rejection in people who recently received a first lung transplant. The study will follow patients for at least 12 months.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04783155Recruiting
Breathing training after lung transplant at Mayo Clinic
This trial studies whether inspiratory muscle training (exercises to strengthen the breathing muscles) improves recovery and other health outcomes after a single- or double-lung transplant. It may help see if adding breathing exercises makes day-to-day function better and supports clinical recovery.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05375149Recruiting
Breath particle study after lung transplant
This study looks at tiny particles in exhaled breath after a lung transplant. It may help researchers understand how the lungs are doing after transplant by using breath samples.
Lund, Skåne CountyAges 16–75 - NCT05671887Recruiting
Double lung transplant registry for certain lung-limited cancers
This study follows people who are getting a double lung transplant and have specific lung-only (or lung-limited) cancer or other serious lung conditions. It’s an observational registry, meaning it collects real-world information to learn which patients may benefit from transplant and how they do afterward.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT06341543Recruiting
CMV blood test to guide treatment after organ transplant
This study uses a blood test (QuantiFERON-CMV) to help decide whether people with a silent (no symptoms) CMV infection after a solid organ transplant need treatment. If you have a low-to-moderate level of CMV in your blood without fever or organ issues, this trial may help your doctor choose the safest approach.
Grenoble, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06399302Recruiting
Improving outcomes for lung transplant patients
This study looks at ways to improve outcomes for people who are waiting for or have recently received a lung transplant. It aims to find better management strategies for both donors and recipients.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06868823Recruiting
Blood thinners during lung transplant bypass
This study compares two different blood thinners (UFH and LMWH) used during heart-lung bypass (ECMO) for double lung transplant patients. The goal is to see which one works better and is safer.
Prague, Czech RepublicAges 18 years+ - NCT06959056Recruiting
Cooling therapy for pain after double lung transplant
This test uses a special cooling treatment called cryo-analgesia to see if it helps reduce pain and speed up recovery after a double lung transplant. It is only for people with end-stage COPD getting a transplant at UZ Leuven.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT07035743Recruiting
Lung response to exercise after double lung transplant
This study looks at how your lungs respond to exercise after a double lung transplant. It aims to understand normal recovery patterns and may help improve care for other transplant recipients.
TaoyuanAges 20 years+ - NCT04469842RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Long-acting tacrolimus after lung transplant
This early-stage study tests a long-acting form of tacrolimus (a common anti-rejection medicine) soon after lung transplant. It aims to see if it can be used safely and effectively for people receiving lung transplants at Vanderbilt (VUMC).
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lung transplant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 98 recruiting lung transplant 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 lung transplant 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 lung transplant 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.
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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.