Clinical trials
Lung Volume clinical trials
Below are recruiting lung volume clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 36 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04537182Recruiting
Surgery versus bronchoscopy for severe emphysema
This study compares two ways to reduce lung “overinflation” in people with severe emphysema: surgery (LVRS) or a bronchoscopy procedure (BLVR). It aims to see which approach works best and is safest for eligible patients.
ViennaAges 30–80 - NCT07193719RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Personalized breathing support for kids after heart surgery
This study tests a personalized breathing technique to improve lung function and heart performance in children who have had heart surgery or are on ECMO. The goal is to find the best way to open up the lungs safely.
BerlinAges birth–18 years - NCT06629558Recruiting
A less invasive treatment for severe emphysema
This trial tests a bronchoscopic procedure to reduce lung volume in patients with severe emphysema that is patchy (not spread evenly). The goal is to help you breathe better without the need for surgery.
Al MansurahAges 40–75 - NCT07381790Recruiting
Modern tools for lung infections in children
This study tests modern technology for diagnosing and treating lower respiratory infections in children. It may help kids with symptoms like fast breathing, wheezing, or chest retractions.
Ålesund, Møre og RomsdalAges birth–2 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 - NCT07411417Recruiting
Acupressure for pain and lung function after chest surgery
This trial tests if acupressure can help reduce pain and improve lung function after a first-time chest surgery. It may offer a non-drug way to support recovery.
IstanbulAges Any age - NCT06638515Recruiting
Walking and breathing exercise for pain relief
This study tests whether a specific breathing exercise (walking while breathing at a low lung volume) can reduce pain sensitivity. It's looking for healthy people who have no ongoing medical conditions or pain.
MadridAges 18–65 - NCT06638528Recruiting
Can Walking and Breath-Holding Reduce Pain Sensitivity?
This study tests a special breathing technique called 'walking apnea' (holding your breath while walking) to see if it can reduce pain sensitivity. Healthy volunteers will do this exercise, and researchers will measure how it affects your pain perception.
MadridAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06819644RecruitingPhase 3
Adjusting oxygen therapy using a depth camera to measure lung volumes
This trial tests whether adjusting high flow oxygen therapy (which delivers warm, moist oxygen through the nose) based on a new, non-contact technology — a depth camera that measures lung volumes without touching you — can help improve breathing in people with low oxygen levels. It's for patients in respiratory distress who need oxygen but don't have chronic lung disease.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06712979Recruiting
Adding breathing exercises to voice therapy for professionals
This study tests if adding a special breathing exercise (lung volume recruitment) to the Lee Silverman voice therapy program helps voice professionals improve their voice. You may be able to join if you're a voice professional with a healthy voice and no smoking history.
Anápolis, GoiásAges 20–60 - NCT05837429Recruiting
Exercise training for early lung cancer survivors after surgery
This trial studies a low-time, high-intensity interval exercise program in people with non-small cell lung cancer who are stable and in remission after surgery. It may help improve fitness and recovery without requiring long exercise sessions.
Ankara, SıhhiyeAges 18–80 - NCT07343375Enrolling by invitation
Exercise training before lung surgery for COPD
This trial tests if high-intensity interval training before lung volume reduction surgery can improve lung function in people with COPD. It may help you get stronger for surgery and recover better afterward.
CopenhagenAges Any age - NCT07237139Recruiting
Lung volume changes during breathing support in preterm infants
This study measures how the lungs of preterm babies (born before 30 weeks) expand during synchronized breathing support. It aims to understand how well this ventilator method works for very young infants.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges Up to 4 weeks - NCT06535074Recruiting
Monitoring lung function in preterm babies with low oxygen
This study looks at how well a non-invasive device can monitor lung function in preterm babies who have frequent drops in their oxygen levels (hypoxemia). The goal is to help doctors better track and care for these babies.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges Any age - NCT07358039Recruiting
Recruitment maneuver after suctioning in ICU patients on ventilators
This study is testing whether a breathing maneuver after suctioning helps restore lung volume in intensive care patients who are on a ventilator. It may help improve breathing and recovery.
Toulon, VARAges 18 years+ - NCT07731958Recruiting
One vs both lungs surgery for emphysema
This trial compares removing damaged parts of one lung versus both lungs to help people with severe COPD breathe better. It looks at which approach gives better results with fewer risks.
CopenhagenAges 18–75 - NCT04801108Recruiting
Lung valve treatment for emphysema with specific lung anatomy
This trial tests a one-way lung valve system to reduce over-inflated lung areas in people with emphysema. It’s aimed at patients whose lung scans suggest they may benefit from “fissure completion” to improve airflow.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–75 - 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 - NCT05350332Recruiting
Testing how lung air volume affects airway narrowing during sleep testing
This study looks at whether changing lung air volume affects how open or blocked your upper airway is during a drug-induced sleep test (DISE). It may help guide surgical choices for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05717192Recruiting
Bronchoscopy treatment to shrink severe emphysema using heat
This trial studies a bronchoscopy procedure that uses heat (thermoablation) to reduce over-inflated lung tissue in people with severe emphysema. If you qualify, it aims to improve breathing and walking ability after trying standard treatments first.
BerlinAges 40–75 - NCT07178470Recruiting
Checking fluid status in home dialysis patients
This study looks at better ways to check for fluid overload in people doing dialysis at home. Your doctor will use a simple breathing scale, a physical exam, and a small bedside ultrasound to see which method matches your actual fluid status.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges Any age - NCT07670494Recruiting
Comparing breathing machine settings during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery
This study compares different ways of using a breathing machine during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. It looks at how much pressure is put on the lungs to find the safest and most effective method for people having this type of surgery.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07595926Recruiting
Proper Height Measurement in Ventilator Patients with Lung Injury
This study examines whether the way doctors measure height in sedated patients on breathing machines affects lung protection. Researchers will compare different measurement methods to see which one helps prevent breathing-machine-related lung injury in patients with severe lung failure (ARDS).
AmiensAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lung volume?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 36 recruiting lung volume 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 volume 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 volume 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.