Clinical trials
Thoracic clinical trials
Below are recruiting thoracic clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 308 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06410300Recruiting
Heart and lung monitoring during lung cancer radiation and immunotherapy
This study monitors how the heart and lungs respond to radiation therapy combined with immunotherapy for locally advanced lung cancer. It aims to learn how well patients tolerate treatment and to detect early signs of side effects.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06373497RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Heart artery health after chest radiation using PET scan
This study looks at how radiation therapy to the chest affects the arteries in your heart. It uses a special PET scan (with a safe radioactive tracer) to check for early signs of inflammation or plaque buildup, which can help doctors find ways to protect your heart during cancer treatment.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06377033Recruiting
Using health records to advance genomic medicine for all
This study uses electronic health records to learn how to improve genomic medicine across a diverse health system. It may help make DNA-based healthcare more accessible and effective for people with certain conditions.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06342284Recruiting
Collecting health data during radiation for lung cancer
This trial asks people getting radiation therapy for lung cancer to use a wearable device and smartphone app to track their activity and symptoms. The goal is to learn how this treatment affects patients day-to-day.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT02860364Recruiting
Checking different cooling levels during part of heart surgery
This trial compares two cooling temperatures during an “aortic hemiarch” operation to see which approach is safer and better for brain protection. It may help guide surgeons on the best cooling strategy for some planned heart surgeries.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06303583Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Chemo-radiation followed by immunotherapy for esophageal cancer
This trial tests if giving chemotherapy and radiation before surgery, followed by immunotherapy, can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of esophageal cancer that can be surgically removed.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06197425RecruitingPhase 3
Extra chemotherapy after surgery for colorectal cancer with positive ctDNA
This trial tests whether giving more chemotherapy can help people who still have cancer DNA in their blood after surgery and standard chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back.
DijonAges 18–80 - NCT06133777Recruiting
Breathing patterns and complications after lung surgery
This study looks at how the way you breathe during lung surgery might affect your recovery. It will help doctors understand if certain breathing patterns can predict complications after surgery.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT04747626Recruiting
Stent-based repair for damaged upper aorta segments
This trial studies a specific surgical approach using branched stents to repair multiple damaged parts of the upper (thoracic) aorta. It may help people who need urgent or complex aortic repair and are expected to survive more than two years.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06082206Recruiting
Nerve blocks to prevent long-term pain after breast cancer surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (pectoral nerve block vs. paravertebral block) to see which one better prevents long-term pain after breast cancer surgery.
AsyutAges 20–65 - NCT06103682Recruiting
Treating growing lung spots with local therapy
This trial tests if focusing treatment on a few new or growing lung tumors can help people with lung cancer who are already on systemic therapy. You may qualify if you have stable disease overall but a small number of new spots that can be safely treated with radiation or other local procedures.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05366140Recruiting
Implanet Jazz spine fusion for adults needing thoracolumbar stabilization
This trial looks at using the Implanet Jazz system during spine fusion surgery for adults who need stabilization in the middle-to-lower back. It may help patients by improving how well the fused spine heals and stays in place.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–100 - NCT06069154Enrolling by invitation
Freezing nerves for rib fracture pain
This study tests a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to temporarily freeze nerves near broken ribs to relieve pain. It is for adults who have 1 to 6 recently broken ribs with at least moderate pain and are already getting a nerve block injection.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05990946Recruiting
Smartphone symptom check-ins to improve recovery exercises after lung surgery
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app to report symptoms can help patients stick to their recovery exercises after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. If you are having surgery for lung cancer, this study may help you recover better at home.
Zhongshan, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05267041Recruiting
Lung cancer database study at Lyon hospitals
This study collects information about people who have been treated for lung or chest cancers at Lyon University Hospital. Your data may help researchers better understand these cancers and improve future care.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18 years+ - NCT05369520Recruiting
Noninvasive spinal stimulation to improve bladder and autonomic function
This trial tests a noninvasive way to stimulate the spinal cord to help the body’s “automatic functions” (like bladder, bowel, and sexual function) after spinal cord injury. If you’ve had a stable, complete spinal cord injury for more than a year, you may be eligible to try this approach and help researchers evaluate recovery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19–60 - NCT05657990RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Preventing trouble peeing after chest cancer surgery
This early-phase trial tests whether taking tamsulosin-like treatment around the time of chest cancer surgery can prevent urinary retention, when people cannot pee after surgery. It may help lower the chance of needing extra catheter care after the operation.
Brick, New JerseyAges 55 years+ - NCT05628948Recruiting
Donate blood for a heart and metabolism research biobank
This study builds a “biobank,” which is a collection of blood and related samples, to support future research on heart and metabolic (sugar/body-fat) conditions. It may help researchers better understand these diseases and improve future prevention and treatments.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05628376Recruiting
Tracking lung cancer evolution through treatment
This study follows people with lung cancer over time to see how the disease changes, especially during and after treatment. By collecting tumor samples and blood tests every few months, researchers hope to understand why some cancers come back or become resistant, and find better ways to treat them.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT05587439Recruiting
Study of inherited genetic risk in lung and related cancers
This study looks for inherited (family-passed) genetic changes that may raise the risk of lung cancer and related thoracic cancers. It may help people and families understand their genetic risk by collecting health information and sometimes specimens from patients and relatives.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT02323581Recruiting
Stent procedure for large aortic aneurysms with custom grafts
This trial studies a less invasive “through-the-blood-vessel” stent graft procedure for large aneurysms in the main aorta or the aortic arch. It may help reduce the risk of aneurysm rupture while avoiding open surgery for people at higher surgical risk.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05369130Recruiting
Predict pain after major aortic surgery
This study tries to understand and predict persistent pain after elective surgery on the thoraco-abdominal aorta (a major blood vessel in the chest and belly). The goal is to learn what factors may help patients have less long-lasting pain after surgery.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT05375643Recruiting
Support program for genetic testing in advanced cancer
This trial looks at whether a special support program can help increase participation in cancer genetic testing for patients with advanced cancer. The goal is to help you understand your cancer better and see if genetic testing could lead to more treatment options for you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05351229RecruitingPhase 4
Spinal morphine for pain control after lung surgery
This trial tests whether putting morphine into the spinal area during lung surgery can reduce pain after surgery for people having certain minimally invasive lung operations. It aims to improve comfort and possibly reduce the need for other pain medicines.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for thoracic?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 308 recruiting thoracic 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 thoracic 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 thoracic 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.