Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,635 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,306
- Phase 2850
- Phase 1471
- 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 Apnea155
- COPD143
- Breast Cancer110
- COVID-19107
- Pulmonary Hypertension100
- NSCLC95
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease90
- Colorectal Cancer84
- Pneumonia79
- Cystic Fibrosis78
- Interstitial Lung Disease78
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome72
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)72
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
- Arizona156
- Massachusetts128
- Florida116
- New York113
- Maryland111
- Texas90
- Pennsylvania83
- Illinois71
Recruiting studies6,635 total
- NCT05648448RecruitingPhase 2
Early flu antiviral trial for adults with confirmed influenza
This Phase 2 study compares antiviral medicines in adults who have early, flu-like symptoms and test positive for influenza. It aims to see which antiviral treatment works best and is safe for people treated soon after symptoms start.
Minas GeraisAges 18–60 - NCT05650905Recruiting
Eye and blood-vessel function study after COVID-19
This study measures how well the nerves in your retina and the tiny blood vessels in your eye “couple” (work together) after COVID-19. It may help researchers understand eye-related effects of COVID-19 and long COVID, and how these processes change over time.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT05652439Recruiting
Assess heart and stroke events after starting triple COPD inhalers
This study looks at how often heart problems or stroke happen in people with COPD after they start a specific “triple therapy” inhaler. It may help doctors understand whether these inhalers change cardiovascular (heart) or cerebrovascular (stroke) risk.
LondonAges 40 years+ - NCT05654454RecruitingPhase 3
Bevacizumab plus chemotherapy vs Avastin for advanced lung cancer
This trial compares a combination of anti-angiogenics (bevacizumab) plus chemotherapy (paclitaxel and carboplatin) against Avastin-based treatment in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It aims to find out whether the study treatment is safer and works better for shrinking tumors and improving outcomes.
ArkhangelskAges 18 years+ - NCT05654675Recruiting
Scan method study for measuring tumor sugar use on PET
This study checks whether a specific analysis method (called FUR) can better measure how much “sugar” from PET scans is used by tumors. It uses regular PET/CT scans you may already get as part of standard care, and compares how the measurements work.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05655078Recruiting
Proton radiation for one-sided malignant pleural mesothelioma
This study tests proton beam radiation aimed at one side of the chest in people with malignant pleural mesothelioma who are not yet having chemotherapy. The goal is to control the cancer while preserving breathing and quality of life for the right patients.
Eastbourne, East SussexAges 18 years+ - NCT05655494Recruiting
Helping underrepresented people find cancer clinical trials
This study tests an approach to help people from groups historically underrepresented in cancer trials learn about and connect to clinical trials. It may help you get easier, more personal ways to be contacted about research options.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT05656365Recruiting
Study of genes and immunity in PFAPA and other tonsil problems
This study looks at genetic markers and immune system patterns in people with PFAPA (periodic fevers with mouth sores and throat/neck gland symptoms) or similar tonsil problems. It may help researchers understand why these conditions happen and how they might be better diagnosed or treated.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1 month–99 years - NCT05657873RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation for metastatic lung cancer with liver spread
This trial studies whether adding targeted radiation to the liver (small-area, high-precision radiation) can help people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. Participants also start standard “anti–PD-1/PD-L1” immunotherapy (with chemotherapy in some cases).
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05660460Recruiting
COPD street-level study in Denmark
This study looks at chronic lung disease (COPD) and how it affects people in everyday life. It may help researchers understand what support works best, using follow-up through Denmark’s health records.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05663242RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing anesthetics for outcomes after lung tumor surgery
This study looks at whether using different anesthesia drugs during planned lung tumor surgery affects recovery and longer-term outcomes. It also aims to understand why the anesthesia choice might make a difference.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–80 - NCT05665556Recruiting
Registry for pulmonary hypertension in connective tissue disease
This trial is a registry that collects health information from people with certain types of pulmonary hypertension linked to connective tissue diseases. It helps doctors understand patterns of disease and outcomes, which can guide future care and studies.
Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT05668637Recruiting
AI tool to support care decisions for ventilated adults
This study tests an artificial intelligence (AI) software that helps clinicians make care decisions for people who are on a breathing machine. It may help teams respond faster and more consistently when complex breathing support is needed.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05669430RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an anti-cancer drug alone and with pembrolizumab
This early-phase study tests GV20-0251 (an anti-cancer treatment) by itself and combined with pembrolizumab, to see how well it works and how safe it is. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have grown despite standard treatments, or where standard treatments aren’t an option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05669846RecruitingPhase 2
FMT plus pembrolizumab for advanced lung cancer after prior treatment
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding fecal microbiome transplant (FMT) to pembrolizumab can help people with advanced, PD-L1–positive non-small cell lung cancer that has returned or progressed after anti–PD-1/PD-L1 therapy. You may be asked to give new tumor tissue and undergo gut procedures, because the study aims to change gut bacteria to boost the immune response.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05671198Recruiting
Ultrasound test of breathing muscle function in severe COPD flare
This trial studies how well your diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) works during a severe COPD flare, using an ultrasound scan. It may help doctors better assess breathing muscle performance when COPD symptoms suddenly worsen.
Zwolle, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT05671887Recruiting
Double lung transplant registry for certain lung-limited cancers
This study follows people who are getting a double lung transplant and have specific lung-only (or lung-limited) cancer or other serious lung conditions. It’s an observational registry, meaning it collects real-world information to learn which patients may benefit from transplant and how they do afterward.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT05672108RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo delivered into lung tumors using a catheter
This trial studies a treatment that delivers chemotherapy directly to lung tumors by placing a catheter into lung blood vessels. It may help people with lung cancer or lung metastases that are growing despite standard treatment, or who cannot tolerate it.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05674643Recruiting
Gastric testing during children’s surgery
This trial studies how the stomach is working in children around the time of surgery. It may help improve how doctors assess and manage stomach function to make surgery safer and more comfortable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 2–18 - NCT05675345Recruiting
Negative pressure breathing device for sudden low-oxygen breathing failure
This trial studies a continuous negative external pressure device (a “cuirass” that helps breathing) for people with sudden, severe low oxygen levels. It aims to see whether the device improves breathing and oxygen levels without needing immediate intubation.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05677971RecruitingPhase 3
Tested medicine to treat liver scarring in PiZZ alpha-1 disease
This Phase 3 study tests fazirsiran for safety and whether it can help people with a specific genetic form of alpha-1 antitrypsin–related liver disease that causes liver scarring. You may be eligible if you have the PiZZ genetic type and moderate-to-severe fibrosis, with certain lung and liver conditions ruled out.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT05679206Recruiting
Postpartum care study for pregnancy blood-pressure complications
This study looks at people with preeclampsia during pregnancy and how their lung blood pressure and related symptoms change after delivery. It may help doctors better monitor and manage postpartum risks, especially involving the heart and lungs.
BernAges 16 years+ - NCT05679349Recruiting
Help your clinic improve lung cancer screening for smokers
This study helps primary care clinics reach people who have a long smoking history so they can get lung cancer screening at the right time. It may help you (and others) get reminders and outreach to make screening easier to schedule.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 50–77 - NCT05681780RecruitingPhase 1
CD40L-treated immune cells for advanced lung cancer with certain gene changes
This Phase 1 study tests a lab-made immune cell treatment (TIL) boosted with CD40L, plus nivolumab, for stage IV or returning non-small cell lung cancer with specific gene changes (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, or HER2). It aims to help your immune system attack the cancer after it has grown despite standard treatments.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,635 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 10,620 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.