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
- NCT05455359RecruitingPhase 4
Tube-fed children at high risk for aspiration pneumonia
This Phase 4 study looks at gastrointestinal movement (dysmotility) and how it may increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia in children who eat through a tube and have swallowing safety problems. It may help doctors better prevent lung infections in children who cough/choke and need suction often.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 5–21 - NCT05456841Recruiting
Empathic communication training for lung cancer care
This trial tests whether training healthcare providers in empathetic communication improves their interactions with people receiving lung cancer care. You may be invited because your doctor’s clinic is participating and you meet the patient and language requirements.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT05456256RecruitingPhase 2
LP-300 plus chemo for lung cancer in never-smokers
This Phase 2 trial tests LP-300 with carboplatin and pemetrexed to treat advanced lung adenocarcinoma in people who have never smoked. It may help shrink tumors and slow the disease in a specific genetic group of lung cancer.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05458440Recruiting
Study using immune cells from recovered COVID-19 donors
This study collects immune cells from people who recovered from COVID-19 and may use them to boost protection against SARS-CoV-2. It’s for hospitalized patients who already show a certain level of COVID-19 fighting immune response.
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, LorraineAges 18–70 - NCT05459116Recruiting
Record breathing effort to protect lungs during ventilation
This trial studies a way to measure how hard a patient is breathing and how the lungs and diaphragm are working while someone is on a breathing machine. The goal is to help the team use a “lung- and diaphragm-protective” ventilation strategy and see if it improves care.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 4 weeks+ - NCT05459896Recruiting
Health app program for distress, fatigue, pain, and poor sleep
This trial tests whether a smartphone health app can help adults who are struggling with psychological distress (like high stress), physical fatigue, pain, and/or poor sleep after the pandemic. You may qualify if your answers on screening questionnaires show enough distress, and you can use a smartphone and the internet.
Hong KongAges 18–70 - NCT05459935Recruiting
Light treatment for enlarged tonsils in children
This trial studies whether a light-based treatment (called photobiomodulation) can help children with very enlarged tonsils. It may improve breathing and sleep symptoms, and you’d have before-and-after checkups, including sleep testing.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 6–12 - NCT05462574Recruiting
MRI study of heart fat in pulmonary arterial hypertension
This trial uses MRI (and an additional MRI measurement called MRS) to study fat in the right side of the heart in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It may help researchers understand what’s going on in PAH and how it relates to symptoms and exercise ability.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05463380Recruiting
Study of hospitalized adults with COVID-19
This study follows adults who are in the hospital (including the emergency ward) with a confirmed COVID-19 infection. It aims to learn how COVID-19 affects people in the hospital and how different cases may differ over time.
DüsseldorfAges 18 years+ - NCT05463913RecruitingPhase 4
Scan and spot lung nodules with special PET/CT
This trial tests a newer PET/CT scan method to detect uncertain (indeterminate) lung nodules more accurately before biopsy or surgery. If you have a small lung nodule that doctors are still unsure about, this could help improve how nodules are found and assessed.
GroningenAges 18–100 - NCT05464095Recruiting
Mobile health support for pulmonary arterial hypertension
This study tests whether using a mobile health tool can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) manage their condition in daily life. It’s aimed at adults who are stable on their PAH medicines and can track activity using a wearable device.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05466396Recruiting
Study of early COPD lung function in adults
This study looks at lung function in people with early COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) to understand what happens over time. If you meet the lung test and health requirements, you may be able to help researchers learn how to better track and manage early COPD.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 35–75 - NCT05467748RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study drug combo for advanced lung cancer after PD-1 treatment
This Phase 1/2 trial tests a combination of an EZH2 inhibitor (tulmimetostat) with a PD-1 blocker (pembrolizumab) for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to prior PD-1 treatment. It may help shrink or control cancer and is mainly aimed at people who have limited treatment options left.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05468242RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab after lung cancer chemotherapy and radiation
This Phase 2 study tests tislelizumab (an immune medicine) given after chemotherapy and radiation for stage III non-small cell lung cancer that has not been treated before. It may help improve how well the cancer responds and how long patients can stay in remission, with or without an added medication called bevacizumab.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT05469022RecruitingPhase 2
Lazertinib before lung surgery for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests whether taking lazertinib before surgery can shrink or control EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma that can be fully removed by an operation. It uses a special liquid biopsy from fluid in the lungs to confirm the EGFR mutation and guide treatment.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT05471908Recruiting
Compare automatic versus as-needed follow-up after common infections
This study compares two ways of scheduling a check-up after a child is hospitalized: an automatic visit or a visit only if needed (“as-needed”). It may help families and clinicians see which follow-up approach works best after illnesses like pneumonia, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), skin infections, or urinary tract infections.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges Up to 18 years - NCT05473156RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AP203 for advanced solid tumors that grew despite treatment
This early-phase study tests AP203 (an investigational treatment) to see if it is safe and to look for signs it can shrink or control certain advanced cancers. The study includes a dose-finding part for many solid tumors, and a second part focused on specific lung and head/neck cancers that previously received PD-1/PD-L1 therapy.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05473520RecruitingPhase 3
Doxycycline add-on therapy for lung improvement in tuberculosis
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding doxycycline to standard TB medicine can improve lung function and reduce lung tissue damage. It aims to see if patients recover better by targeting the lung response to TB.
Kota Kinabalu, SabahAges 21 years+ - NCT05473689Recruiting
Sleep study in early spinal cord injury
This study looks at how sleep quality affects movement problems after a new spinal cord injury. Researchers hope to identify sleep targets that could improve motor function during recovery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05474196Recruiting
Monitoring pressures in the lungs for people with ARDS
This trial studies how pressure measurements from a special breathing and temperature monitoring system relate to fluid outside the lung blood vessels in people with ARDS. It may help doctors understand what those measurements mean and how to monitor patients more accurately.
Le Kremlin-BicêtreAges 18 years+ - NCT05474430Recruiting
Study testing how common lung infections relate to CF gene status
This study looks at whether carrying one CF gene (being a “CF carrier”) changes the risk of getting respiratory infections. It may help researchers understand how genetics can affect lung health, even for people who do not have cystic fibrosis.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–100 - NCT05476913Recruiting
Preventing blood clots after stroke with a leg device
This study checks whether using a special device on the legs can help prevent dangerous blood clots after an acute stroke. You may be eligible if you recently had a stroke and you’re not able to get up and walk to the toilet without help.
Bury St Edmunds, SuffolkAges 18 years+ - NCT05477979Recruiting
Study how stress affects lung cancer treatment outcomes
This study looks at whether psychological stress changes how well lung cancer treatments work and what the outlook is. You may qualify if you’re about to start (or recently started) certain immunotherapy-based treatments, and you can complete stress and well-being questionnaires.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05482269Recruiting
Using CT scans to predict outcomes after lung blood clots
This trial uses an artificial intelligence (AI) system to read CT scan images of the lungs and predict outcomes after a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). It may help doctors identify who is at higher risk, so treatment decisions can be faster and more accurate.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+
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.