Clinical trials
Lung clinical trials
Below are recruiting lung clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,911 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03307018Recruiting
Check if bronchoscopy after lung surgery prevents complications
This study looks at whether doing a brief breathing-tube exam (bronchoscopy) after specific lung surgery can lower the chance of lung complications. It may help improve recovery and reduce post-surgery breathing problems.
Poznan, WielkopolskaAges 18–89 - NCT02354274Recruiting
New radiation approach for locally advanced lung cancer
This study tests a new way of giving radiation for people with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), along with a chemotherapy medicine (navelbine). It may help by improving how well the treatment controls the cancer in the chest while watching for side effects.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT06772025Recruiting
Understanding kidney injury after heart surgery with heart-lung machine
This study looks at why some people develop kidney damage after heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. It aims to help doctors better predict and prevent this complication.
Bad Oeynhausen, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT02392442Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Study drug-free lung irritation using endotoxin in healthy adults
This trial tests how putting a small amount of endotoxin into a specific part of the lung affects the body. It’s designed for healthy, nonsmoking adults, and may help researchers understand lung and immune responses.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–45 - NCT06432634Enrolling by invitation
Study of lung rehab before and after lung surgery
This study tests a hospital rehab program to see if it helps people recover better after lung surgery. It may help if you have trouble breathing or have limited lung function before surgery.
Chiayi CityAges 20 years+ - NCT06338683RecruitingPhase 3
Olanzapine for advanced upper digestive and lung cancer survival
This study tests whether a medicine called olanzapine can improve survival in people with advanced cancers of the upper digestive system or lungs. Olanzapine may help with appetite and weight, which are common problems in these cancers.
Xining, QinghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06444854Recruiting
Using patient reports to time chest tube removal after lung surgery
This trial tests whether asking patients about their pain and breathing after lung surgery helps doctors decide the best time to remove the chest tube. If you are having a specific type of lung surgery (VATS lobectomy or segmentectomy), you may qualify.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06404892Recruiting
Predicting Lung Problems After Chest Surgery
This study is looking at how well certain risk scores predict lung problems after chest surgery. It involves patients who will have surgery using one-lung breathing, and the goal is to learn which scores are most useful.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT06422273Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
TXA vs Saline to Prevent Bleeding After Lung Transplant Biopsy
This trial tests whether a medication called tranexamic acid (TXA) can help prevent bleeding after a lung transplant biopsy. It compares TXA to a saltwater solution (saline) to see if it reduces the need for procedures to stop bleeding.
Grand Rapids, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT04905056RecruitingPhase 2
Ablation treatment for lung ground-glass nodules that don’t go away
This Phase 2 trial studies whether a procedure called “ablation” is safe and effective for certain lung cancers that appear as ground-glass spots on CT scans and do not improve after 3 months. It may help people who cannot fully have surgery for their condition.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT06856525RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
MRI scan to study lung health in e-cigarette users
This study tests a new type of MRI scan to see how e-cigarettes affect your lungs. It's for young adults who vape nicotine regularly. The results may help doctors understand vaping-related lung damage.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–35 - NCT06339268Recruiting
Brain and body training to prevent confusion after lung surgery
This study tests whether special physical and brain exercises before and after lung surgery can help older adults (ages 60+) avoid confusion or memory problems. Participants will use a tablet or phone to follow the program.
BelgradeAges 60 years+ - NCT07089199RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo before surgery for stage III lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (tislelizumab, anlotinib, and nab-paclitaxel) given before surgery for stage III lung cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this treatment helps shrink the tumor and improves outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT07039656RecruitingPhase 2
Toripalimab plus chemo after NSCLC surgery
This trial tests adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to chemotherapy after surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is for patients who either had no treatment before surgery or had chemo-immunotherapy before surgery and still have signs of cancer in their lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this combination helps prevent cancer from coming back.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06249568Recruiting
Testing fluid response during heart bypass surgery
This study tests a method to see if your body needs more fluids during heart bypass surgery. After the surgeon opens your chest, they will use a special breathing maneuver to check how well your heart responds to extra fluid, which may help guide your care.
AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07004946Recruiting
New microscope probe for lung lesion diagnosis
This study tests a new microscope probe called CelTouch that doctors can use during a lung biopsy to see cells in real time, which may help diagnose lung lesions more accurately.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT05630443Recruiting
Prone position after major abdominal cancer surgery
This study looks at whether placing you in a face-down (prone) position after major abdominal cancer surgery can improve recovery. You may be offered this positioning approach after your operation if it’s safe for you.
GothenburgAges Any age - NCT04888429RecruitingPhase 2
Check immunotherapy plus targeted pills for advanced lung sarcomatoid cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests two medicines (an immunotherapy drug and a targeted pill) to treat advanced or metastatic pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinoma. It may help shrink tumors and control the cancer, and it also collects tumor samples to study biomarkers.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT07514364RecruitingPhase 4
Rifabutin for Mycobacterium abscessus lung infection
This study tests whether an antibiotic called rifabutin works better for treating a difficult lung infection (Mycobacterium abscessus) that resists a common antibiotic. You may qualify if you've been diagnosed with this infection and your lab tests show it can resist clarithromycin.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06911606RecruitingPhase 2
Serplulimab with chemotherapy before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug called serplulimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery for limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC). The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who have not received prior treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07381829RecruitingPhase 1
HC010 plus chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug called HC010 combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced lung cancer, including certain types of non-small cell or small cell lung cancer. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07241208Recruiting
Comparing two ways to place breathing tube for lung surgery
This study compares two methods to insert a special breathing tube (double-lumen tube) for lung surgery. One method uses a camera on a flexible scope (fiberoptic bronchoscopy) and the other uses a video laryngoscope. Your participation could help doctors know which method works better.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06228209Recruiting
Palliative care for advanced heart failure or cancer
This study tests whether adding a palliative care specialist to your regular care team can improve your quality of life if you have advanced heart failure or advanced lung or certain gastrointestinal cancers. It is for people who have been in the hospital recently and live in Manhattan.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for lung?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,911 recruiting lung 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 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 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.