Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,626 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,298
- Phase 2850
- Phase 1470
- Phase 3425
- Phase 1/Phase 2309
- Phase 4208
- Phase 2/Phase 366
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer424
- Asthma194
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer189
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer181
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer172
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- COPD143
- Breast Cancer110
- COVID-19107
- Pulmonary Hypertension100
- NSCLC95
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease90
- Colorectal Cancer84
- Pneumonia79
- Cystic Fibrosis78
- Interstitial Lung Disease78
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome72
- Ovarian Cancer72
Leading sponsors
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris79
- AstraZeneca65
- Mayo Clinic53
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center46
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)39
- VA Office of Research and Development39
- Chinese University of Hong Kong36
- Shanghai Chest Hospital36
- University Health Network, Toronto36
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center34
Where studies are running
- California393
- Alabama173
- Arizona155
- Massachusetts128
- Florida117
- New York113
- Maryland111
- Texas90
- Pennsylvania83
- Colorado71
Recruiting studies6,626 total
- NCT04783168Recruiting
Using a step-tracking device to improve recovery after lung surgery
This study tests whether tracking daily steps with a wearable and app can help people recover better after lung surgery (especially a lobectomy). You may be asked to wear a device and follow a recovery plan while your activity is monitored.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04783155Recruiting
Breathing training after lung transplant at Mayo Clinic
This trial studies whether inspiratory muscle training (exercises to strengthen the breathing muscles) improves recovery and other health outcomes after a single- or double-lung transplant. It may help see if adding breathing exercises makes day-to-day function better and supports clinical recovery.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04784364Recruiting
Study of immune treatments at Mount Sinai
This study follows people who are receiving immune-related medications (called biologics or immune modulators) at Mount Sinai. It aims to better understand how these treatments affect the immune system and health over time, which may help improve future care.
New York, New YorkAges 12 years+ - NCT04787042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Safety and early benefits of ST-067 for advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests ST-067 to see if it is safe and whether it may shrink advanced cancers. It also looks at how the drug moves through the body and affects the immune system.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04789486RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
MR-guided radiation plus nanoparticles for central lung or pancreatic tumors
This early-phase study tests a new way to deliver focused radiation using MRI guidance and tiny particles, aiming to treat certain central lung tumors or locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It’s designed to see how safe it is and how well it can control these tumors.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04790240RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Herbal treatment aimed to reduce COVID-19 inflammation
This early-stage trial studies whether certain medical herbs can lower inflammation in people with recent COVID-19 and help the immune system better fight the virus. You may be able to join whether or not you take standard COVID medicines, but you would need to complete the herb plan and provide specific lab and scan results.
Rockville, MarylandAges Any age - NCT04789681RecruitingPhase 2
Canakinumab to prevent lung cancer from persistent lung nodules
This trial tests canakinumab to lower the risk of lung cancer growing from persistent lung nodules seen on CT scans. It may help people at higher risk who have either never had lung cancer or had early lung cancer treated in the past.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04790253Recruiting
Check brain radiation timing or frequent MRI scans for SCLC
This study compares two ways to follow and treat small-cell lung cancer in the brain: preventive brain radiation versus close monitoring with MRI scans and treatment only if needed. It may help people avoid unnecessary brain treatment or choose the safer timing strategy.
GrazAges 18 years+ - NCT04791891Recruiting
Study collecting information about low back pain
This study asks adults with low back pain to complete an online questionnaire so researchers can better understand how low back pain affects daily life. Your answers may help build a larger “core dataset” for future research.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT04793867Recruiting
MRI study of lung differences in cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis
This study uses MRI scanning to better understand how the lungs differ in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and in people with non-CF bronchiectasis. The results may help doctors understand disease changes over time and guide future care, especially for children and teens.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 5–100 - NCT04796844Recruiting
Asthma real-world study for adults in other health studies
This study follows adults with asthma in real life to better understand asthma care and outcomes. You may be invited if you already joined another asthma-related or health-related observational study and don’t have certain major lung or health conditions.
GenovaAges 18–99 - NCT04798950Recruiting
Bronchial Dilation Study in Polynesian Patients
This is a retrospective study (looking back at medical records) examining bronchial dilation—a condition where airways in the lungs become abnormally enlarged—in Polynesian patients. Researchers want to understand this condition better by reviewing past medical records from 2010–2020.
PapeeteAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT04806412Recruiting
Gene testing in lung cancer fluid samples
This study looks at fluid from around the lungs (pleural fluid) to find gene changes (oncodrivers) in people with non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this fluid can replace a tissue biopsy for testing.
Næstved, Region SjællandAges 18 years+ - NCT04806620Recruiting
Online app study for brain inflammation lifestyle data
This study uses a digital platform (app/website) to collect lifestyle and symptom information to better understand brain inflammation. You may qualify if you have certain conditions like Long COVID, migraines, autoimmune disease, inflammatory gut issues, mood disorders, or if you are a healthy comparison person.
Delafield, WisconsinAges 2 years+ - NCT04807114Recruiting
Blood or tissue testing to find markers for lung cancer treatment
This study uses detailed “single-cell” testing to look for markers that can predict how well immunotherapy works and what side effects may happen. It is for people with non-small cell lung cancer starting standard first-line treatment.
LeuvenAges 18–120 - NCT04807127Recruiting
Testing blood and lung fluid markers for lung side effects
This study tries to find early warning markers in lung fluid collected during a bronchoscopy (a camera test of the airways). The goal is to better spot and understand lung inflammation that can happen after immune checkpoint cancer treatments.
Leuven, Flemish BrabantAges 18–120 - NCT04807712Recruiting
Testing a pertussis workup for children at home visits
This trial studies children who might have pertussis (“whooping cough”). It looks at children in outpatient/home-care settings when the child’s doctor suspects pertussis and orders a lab test, to help guide evaluation and care.
CréteilAges 1 day–18 years - NCT04808596Recruiting
Pulmonary hypertension registry and blood sample study
This study builds a registry and collection system for people with pulmonary hypertension, confirmed by a specific heart test. By joining, you help researchers learn more about the condition and may support future studies.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT04814407Recruiting
Test blood and other markers to detect early lung cancer
This study looks for new “epigenetic” signals in blood (signals about how genes are turned on/off) to help detect lung cancer early. You might be able to join if you are being evaluated for possible lung cancer or have small, unclear spots on a lung CT scan.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT04814420Recruiting
Study heart scarring in sleep apnea, with or without atrial fibrillation
This pilot study looks at whether obstructive sleep apnea leads to heart scarring (called atrial fibrosis), especially in people with and without an irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation). It may help researchers understand who is at higher risk and why, using sleep testing and heart imaging.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 18–75 - NCT04815096RecruitingPhase 2
PET scan study of immune activity after COVID-19
This Phase 2 study uses a special PET scan to look at how active your immune system is after a recent COVID-19 infection. The goal is to understand what the immune response looks like and whether this imaging approach could help guide care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04815668Recruiting
Acupuncture for moderate-to-severe seasonal allergy rhinitis
This trial tests whether acupuncture at a specific spot behind the nose can reduce symptoms from seasonal allergies (triggered by things like grass or birch pollen). It may help if your allergy symptoms are moderate to severe and have lasted for a long time.
BeijingAges 18–75
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,626 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 10,582 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Lungs & breathing” cover here?
- Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We group each study into lungs & breathing based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a lungs & breathing trial near me?
- Use the search to filter lungs & breathing studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
Other specialties
- Cancer
- Brain & nervous system
- Heart & circulation
- Hormones & metabolism
- Mental health
- Digestive system
- Immune system & allergy
- Women’s health & pregnancy
- Skin
- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
- Infections
- Genetic & congenital
- Bones, joints & muscles
- Pain
- Injuries & trauma
- Mouth & dental
- Eyes & vision
- Ear, nose & throat
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.