Clinical trials
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease clinical trials
Below are recruiting obstructive pulmonary disease clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 332 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07707271Recruiting
Continuous vs. interval exercise for COPD
This trial compares two types of exercise training—steady moderate exercise versus short bursts of higher intensity—to see which is more helpful for people with COPD. It aims to find a better way to improve your breathing and fitness.
Thessaloniki, ExohiAges Any age - NCT03033251Recruiting
Compare high-flow oxygen to noninvasive ventilation for COPD flare-ups
This study compares two breathing support options for people hospitalized with a COPD flare-up and high carbon dioxide levels in the blood. It aims to see which option works better and is safer for breathing and recovery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 40 years+ - NCT03331302RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested lung imaging scans in stable COPD patients
This study compares two ways of seeing how well your lungs work: a special MRI scan and another scan that uses a different gas. It may help researchers find which imaging test best reflects lung function in people with COPD.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT03799354Recruiting
Strength training study for people with COPD
This trial tests whether a maximal strength training program can help people with COPD who are stable. It is looking at people with moderate-to-severe airflow limitation and excludes several other lung and health problems.
Lumezzane, BresciaAges 50–80 - NCT03888300Recruiting
Measuring the stickiness of lung mucus in breathing problems
This study measures how thick and stretchy (elastic) lung mucus is. It may help researchers better understand mucus in people with obstructive lung breathing problems.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT04200079Recruiting
Long-term follow-up study for people with COPD
This study follows people with COPD over time to better understand their lung health and how it changes. It may help researchers and doctors learn what factors affect breathing and long-term outcomes.
Kingston, OntarioAges 40–85 - NCT04220463Recruiting
Hypnosis during noninvasive breathing support for ICU lung illness
This trial tests whether hypnosis can help people in the ICU who need noninvasive breathing support (breathing help without a tube) for breathing flare-ups related to COPD and/or obesity. It aims to make this treatment easier and safer while you are awake.
Rennes, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT04664491Recruiting
Program to reduce COPD flare-ups with standardized care
This study tests whether a structured care program for COPD can lower how often your symptoms flare up. It may help by improving everyday management and preventing future worsening.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40 years+ - NCT04722835Recruiting
Study lung immune cells in people at risk for COPD
This study looks at different lung immune cell patterns and how they work in smokers who are not yet diagnosed with COPD or asthma. It may help researchers understand why some people are more likely to develop COPD, which could guide future prevention or early treatments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40–75 - NCT04918095Recruiting
COPD home monitoring with a phone or tablet
This study tests a home monitoring program for people with COPD (a long-term lung condition) to track symptoms using a phone or tablet. It may help clinicians spot changes earlier and improve how COPD care is managed.
Ventura, CaliforniaAges 40–100 - NCT05008081Recruiting
Study for COPD flare-ups given standard rescue medicines
This study looks at people hospitalized for a COPD flare-up (“exacerbation”). It may help improve how flare-ups are treated because participants need to receive the usual rescue medicines like steroids and/or antibiotics and then follow a study plan.
LinzAges 18 years+ - NCT05061368RecruitingPhase 2
Sildenafil by mouth to improve breathing in COPD
This Phase 2 trial tests whether sildenafil tablets can improve exercise ability, shortness of breath, and heart-lung function in people with COPD. It also compares against people without COPD to better understand how sildenafil affects breathing tests.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 40–80 - NCT05196698Recruiting
Home high-flow oxygen after COPD hospital flare
This study tests whether using a special oxygen device at home helps prevent another acute COPD flare after you’ve been hospitalized. It’s mainly for people with severe breathing problems who may need oxygen support long-term.
RouenAges 18–85 - NCT05297279Recruiting
Omega-3 diet program for people with COPD
This trial tests whether increasing omega-3 (from diet and/or supplements) helps people with COPD. It enrolls people with low omega-3 intake and asks them to follow a specific dietary plan during the study.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 40 years+ - NCT05306743Recruiting
Quality program for high-risk COPD, tested with primary care teams
This study looks at how well a quality-improvement program (called CONQUEST) helps people with higher-risk chronic lung disease (COPD) when delivered through primary care teams. It compares the program given right away versus usual care for a while, then the program later.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05437198Recruiting
Breath sample study comparing lung bacteria in and out of COPD
This study looks at the germs in exhaled (breathed-out) air to compare people with COPD to people without COPD. It may help researchers better understand lung differences and what could drive COPD.
CréteilAges 18–70 - NCT05495698Recruiting
One or multiple inhalers plus app support for COPD
This trial looks at whether using one or more inhalers, together with a smartphone app, can help people manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) better. You may be eligible if you have COPD, need “triple therapy” (three medicine types), and can use the app and surveys.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 40 years+ - NCT05572632Recruiting
COPD wellness rehab program for safety-net patients
This trial studies a COPD (chronic lung disease) wellness and rehabilitation program for people who get care through the safety-net health system. It may help improve day-to-day outcomes by supporting safer exercise and better COPD management.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40–90 - NCT05652439Recruiting
Assess heart and stroke events after starting triple COPD inhalers
This study looks at how often heart problems or stroke happen in people with COPD after they start a specific “triple therapy” inhaler. It may help doctors understand whether these inhalers change cardiovascular (heart) or cerebrovascular (stroke) risk.
LondonAges 40 years+ - NCT05703919RecruitingPhase 4
Compare standard vs targeted oxygen for COPD flare-ups
This trial tests whether giving oxygen in a standard way or a more targeted way helps people who are having a COPD flare-up before they reach the hospital. It may help reduce oxygen-related harms while still treating low oxygen during emergency care.
Aarhus NAges 40 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 - NCT05743582Recruiting
Studying natural immunity in COPD and in healthy adults
This study looks at how the body’s “innate” (first-line) immune system works in people with COPD compared with healthy volunteers. It may help researchers understand COPD inflammation and how immune responses could be targeted in the future.
EdinburghAges 18–77 - NCT05772013RecruitingPhase 4
Checking azithromycin prevention for COPD flare-ups
This Phase 4 study looks at optimizing how people with COPD take azithromycin to reduce flare-ups (exacerbations). If you already take azithromycin regularly, the trial may test ways to improve how it’s used safely.
CambridgeAges 40 years+ - NCT05785026Recruiting
Menthol to reduce breathlessness in COPD and healthy adults
This trial tests whether menthol helps with breathlessness (dyspnea) during exercise. You may be asked to do breathing and exercise tests, and to use menthol under study supervision to see if symptoms improve.
LeuvenAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obstructive pulmonary disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 332 recruiting obstructive pulmonary disease 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 obstructive pulmonary disease 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 obstructive pulmonary disease 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.