Clinical trials
Respiratory clinical trials
Below are recruiting respiratory clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 958 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07232550Recruiting
Breathing study for children needing bronchoscopy
This study collects samples (like fluid from the lungs) during a planned bronchoscopy to look for new ways to understand and predict children's breathing problems. It might help if your child already needs this procedure for a medical reason.
WarsawAges Up to 17 years - NCT06987903Recruiting
Exercise and breathing program before weight-loss surgery
This trial tests if a program of physical exercise and breathing exercises before bariatric surgery helps patients recover better. It is for people having surgery at the Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital in Vigo.
Vigo, PontevedraAges 18–69 - NCT07722130Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation to help breathing after neck injury
This trial tests if a device placed near the spinal cord can help people with a neck injury breathe better without a ventilator. It's for those who still need breathing support at least 2 weeks after their injury.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07482657RecruitingPhase 2
Zelicapavir for RSV in infants and toddlers
This trial tests a new medicine called Zelicapavir for babies and young children (28 days to 3 years old) who have respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. The medicine aims to help them recover faster and with fewer complications.
BangkokAges 4 weeks–3 years - NCT07711964RecruitingPhase 4
Finding the best steroid dose for ARDS patients on a ventilator
This trial tests different doses of corticosteroids to find the best one for people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are on a breathing machine. It aims to improve recovery while reducing side effects.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07317050RecruitingPhase 3
Aprotinin for acute respiratory distress syndrome
This trial tests a drug called aprotinin for people with moderate to severe ARDS who are on a breathing machine. The goal is to see if it helps treat the lung injury.
Ciudad Real, Ciudad RealAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT03515031Recruiting
Compare two oxygen masks for breathing failure from pneumonia
This trial compares two ways of giving oxygen—high-flow nasal tubes versus a Venturi face mask—for adults with pneumonia causing acute breathing failure. It aims to see which method works better to improve breathing and recovery.
BergamoAges 18 years+ - NCT03667027Recruiting
Study of breathing muscle and lung changes during transplant planning
This trial studies how the diaphragm (your main breathing muscle) and lung/airway tissue behave in people who are being supported until they can get a lung transplant. The results may help doctors better understand breathing failure and improve transplant care.
TorontoAges 18 years+ - NCT03736707Recruiting
Testing two breathing machines in very preterm babies
This study compares two ways of helping very preterm infants breathe: a special high-frequency ventilation method versus the standard mechanical ventilator. It aims to see which method works better for preterm babies with breathing failure soon after birth.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 1 minute–1 hour - NCT03963622Recruiting
Test of careful breathing support for severe lung distress
This study compares a more careful ventilation approach for people with severe lung breathing failure (ARDS). It aims to improve outcomes by using a specific strategy for how the ventilator controls breathing.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06201494Recruiting
Studying early symptoms of asthma in children
This study follows children and teens who are being checked for asthma for the first time. It aims to learn more about the early symptoms of asthma to improve diagnosis and treatment.
PragueAges 3–18 - NCT04067830RecruitingPhase 2
Breathing muscle training before lung surgery to prevent complications
This trial tests whether training your breathing muscles before lung surgery can reduce lung problems after surgery in people with stage I to IIIb lung cancer. It may help improve breathing and lower the chance of post-surgery lung complications.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04158479Recruiting
Registry for people on ECMO life support
This registry collects information about people who are placed on ECMO, a heart-lung machine used to support breathing and/or circulation. It may help doctors better understand who benefits and how to manage ECMO in the future.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - 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+ - NCT04236726Recruiting
Quality of life study for people with chronic breathing failure
This study looks at how chronic respiratory failure affects day-to-day quality of life. It enrolls people who use breathing support at home or in care, and may help clinicians understand what support works best for patients’ daily living.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT04472260Recruiting
Testing safe early standing for adults with severe lung failure
This trial checks whether it’s safe and doable to help people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) start standing early, while they are closely monitored. It may help some patients begin upright movement sooner, with the goal of improving safety.
OrléansAges 18 years+ - NCT04524585Recruiting
Tested a muscle-relaxing treatment for severe low-oxygen breathing
This study tests whether partially relaxing the breathing-related muscles can help people with severe low oxygen while they are on a breathing machine. It may improve how well the lungs work by changing the way the muscles affect breathing.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04545242RecruitingPhase 4
Dexamethasone for severe lung failure from infections on ventilators
This trial studies whether dexamethasone (a steroid medicine) improves outcomes in adults who have sudden, severe breathing failure caused by an infection while they are on a breathing machine. It may help reduce inflammation in the lungs during critical illness.
Terrassa, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04772170Recruiting
Study wearable and symptom monitoring during respiratory virus challenges
This observational study looks for digital health patterns during studies where people are intentionally exposed to a respiratory virus. If you join a respiratory virus challenge at NIH, you may help researchers discover better ways to monitor and understand illness using wearable devices and shared health data.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT04804943Recruiting
Testing an added breathing therapy for ARDS patients on ventilators
This pilot study tests NOA-001, a treatment given to people with ARDS (a serious lung condition) who are already on a breathing machine. It looks at whether the treatment can improve outcomes in ARDS caused by either non-COVID illnesses or COVID-19.
TokyoAges 16 years+ - NCT04626154Recruiting
Testing a device for breathing problems during chest movement
This study looks at how well a special device can be used in children to understand breathing problems related to chest and belly movement. It may help researchers improve care for kids who have breathing distress.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 4 weeks–17 years - NCT07289711Recruiting
Study of ARDS subtypes for targeted treatment
This study looks at different types of inflammation in patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition. It aims to find which treatments work best for each subtype.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT05045612RecruitingPhase 4
Antibiotics for certain viral lung infections in hospitalized adults
This trial studies whether giving antibiotics affects recovery in adults hospitalized with moderately severe infections caused by specific viruses (influenza, parainfluenza, RSV, or hMPV). It may help show when antibiotics are helpful or unnecessary for viral airway illness.
BergenAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for respiratory?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 958 recruiting respiratory 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 respiratory 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 respiratory 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.