Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,347 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,045
- Phase 2834
- Phase 1458
- Phase 3422
- Phase 1/Phase 2311
- Phase 4213
- Phase 2/Phase 364
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer415
- Asthma193
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer182
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer178
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer157
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- COPD133
- Breast Cancer111
- Pulmonary Hypertension104
- COVID-1988
- Colorectal Cancer88
- NSCLC87
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease85
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)78
- Cystic Fibrosis77
- Interstitial Lung Disease75
- Ovarian Cancer71
- Pneumonia69
Leading sponsors
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris73
- AstraZeneca65
- Mayo Clinic52
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center45
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)42
- VA Office of Research and Development40
- Shanghai Chest Hospital35
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center33
- University Health Network, Toronto33
- GlaxoSmithKline30
Where studies are running
- California383
- Alabama175
- Arizona154
- Florida121
- Massachusetts120
- Maryland114
- New York111
- Texas87
- Pennsylvania81
- Illinois73
Recruiting studies6,347 total
- NCT07302685Recruiting
Taiwan Sleep Apnea Study
This study is looking at people who are sent by their doctor to the sleep center at China Medical University Hospital. It uses an overnight sleep test to learn more about sleep problems in Taiwan.
Taichung, TaiwanAges birth+ - NCT06876948Recruiting
Long COVID brain effects in children
This study looks at brain and nerve problems in children and teens who had COVID-19. It uses brain scans and other tests to understand long-lasting symptoms like headaches, tiredness, memory issues, or dizziness.
Pisa, PIAges 6–16 - NCT06878352Recruiting
Teaching program for asthma control and lung function
This study tests whether a teaching program can help people with asthma better understand their condition, improve symptom control, and keep their lungs working better. It is for people who have asthma and are already being seen at a special lung clinic.
João Pessoa, ParaíbaAges 8 years+ - NCT06876831Recruiting
Lung cancer screening for current and recent smokers
This study aims to create a program to help people get screened for lung cancer while they are in the hospital. It is for people who are at higher risk due to their age and smoking history.
New York, New YorkAges 50–80 - NCT04484727Recruiting
Measure lung pressure and breathing in ventilated ICU patients
This study measures lung pressures and breathing mechanics during planned or emergency breathing machine (ventilator) treatment. It may help doctors better understand lung behavior in both healthy and breathing-distressed lungs to improve care.
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT05795257Recruiting
Studying lung immune cells and gut microbes in ARDS
This trial studies how immune cells in the lungs and gut microbes (your microbiome) change during ARDS and how these changes relate to your outcomes. It may help researchers better predict and treat ARDS by learning what’s going on in the lungs and body systems.
HvidovreAges 18 years+ - NCT06683781Recruiting
Breathing machine settings and weaning success study
This study looks at how breathing machine settings and monitoring can help predict if a patient will successfully come off the ventilator. It may help doctors choose better settings for patients who are ready to try breathing on their own.
Buenos AiresAges 18–100 - NCT07289100Recruiting
Smart home monitoring for lung flare-ups in CF and bronchiectasis
This trial tests if a smart home monitoring system (using sensors and AI) can detect sudden lung flare-ups early in people with cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis. It may help you get treatment sooner when you are admitted to the hospital for IV antibiotics.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06106646Recruiting
Vitamin C and smoking in pregnancy: long-term lung health follow-up
This study is checking on the long-term lung health of children whose mothers took vitamin C or a placebo during pregnancy and either smoked or did not smoke. It's a follow-up to see if vitamin C might have lasting benefits for their breathing.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 6–16 - NCT06879925Recruiting
Qi-Gong therapy for long COVID recovery
This study tests whether gentle Qi-Gong exercises can improve physical health and quality of life for people with lingering COVID-19 symptoms (long COVID). It may help if you're over 20 and struggling with post-COVID issues.
New Taipei CityAges 20–100 - NCT07291414Recruiting
Tracking cancer medication safety with a self-monitoring platform
This trial tests a platform where you can track your experiences and concerns about cancer medications. It aims to help you and your care team manage medication safety.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07296887Recruiting
Care tool study for cancer teams and patients
This study tests a new care tool for people with gynecologic, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer. It helps your care team (doctors, nurses, social workers) and patients like you see if the tool improves support and communication.
Alton, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07292168RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new antibody for advanced tumors with FGFR1 protein
This trial tests an experimental antibody, OM-RCA-01, in people with advanced solid tumors that have high levels of a protein called FGFR1. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for those who have already tried other treatments.
Kazan'Ages 18 years+ - NCT07292805Recruiting
Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma
This study tests a procedure called bronchial thermoplasty for adults with severe asthma that is not controlled with standard treatments. It aims to see if this can help reduce asthma attacks in people who have already tried or cannot use biologic therapies.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07295483Recruiting
Long COVID 4-Year Follow-Up Study
This study follows up with people who already took part in the BioICOPER study to see how long COVID symptoms and health evolve over 4 years. If you were in that earlier study, you may join this one to help researchers learn more about long-term recovery.
Salamanca, SalamancaAges 18 years+ - NCT07289958Recruiting
Breathing muscle training after weight loss surgery
This study tests whether breathing exercises can help people recovering from weight loss (bariatric) surgery. It may improve your breathing and recovery after the procedure.
Quito, PichinchaAges 18–60 - NCT07289789Recruiting
Breathing and Neck Exercises for Asthma with Forward Head Posture
This study tests whether Buteyko or Pilates breathing, combined with neck exercises, can improve lung function and chest expansion in people with asthma and forward head posture. It may help you breathe better if your asthma is under control and you have that posture issue.
IslamabadAges 18–40 - NCT07291921Recruiting
Blood tests before and after lung cancer surgery
This study looks at changes in small molecules, genetic material, and other markers in the blood before and after lung cancer surgery. The goal is to develop a simple blood test to monitor patients over time and see if the cancer comes back.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT07292922Recruiting
Digital therapy for sleep apnea with tongue and face exercises
This trial tests a digital therapy program that uses tongue and face exercises to help with sleep apnea. It's designed for people who have mild to moderate sleep apnea but cannot or do not want to use a CPAP machine or mouthpiece.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18 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+ - NCT07292857Recruiting
Respiratory infection risk in postmenopausal women on HRT or not
This study looks at how the risk of respiratory infections (like colds or flu) may differ in postmenopausal women who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and those who do not. You will wear a smartwatch for six months and track your health through a smartphone app.
BernAges 40–60 - NCT07295938RecruitingPhase 2
Traditional Chinese medicine as an add-on treatment for mycobacterium abscessus in the lungs
This study tests if adding traditional Chinese medicine to standard treatment helps people with a lung infection called Mycobacterium abscessus. It may improve recovery and reduce side effects.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07293429Recruiting
Posture and breathing training for COPD with forward head posture
This study tests a program that combines posture correction and breathing muscle exercises for people with COPD who also have a forward head posture. It aims to improve breathing and reduce shortness of breath.
LahoreAges 40–60 - NCT07293299Recruiting
PneumoRator monitoring study for planned surgery
This study tests a new device, the PneumoRator, which monitors your breathing and oxygen during surgery. It may help doctors track your recovery after major surgery.
SouthamptonAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,347 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 9,965 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.
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- Women’s health & pregnancy
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- Blood & lymphatic
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- 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.