Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,637 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,308
- 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
- Illinois72
Recruiting studies6,637 total
- NCT05922761RecruitingPhase 2
Belumosudil for lung scar prevention or treatment after transplant
This Phase 2 study tests belumosudil to treat or prevent bronchiolitis obliterans (BOS), a lung complication that can happen after a stem cell transplant. If you qualify, you would be checked closely with breathing tests and scans, and watched for safety and whether lung function improves or stays stable.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05922969Recruiting
Testing low PEEP breathing steps in ARDS care
This trial tests the safety of using lower PEEP breathing settings during care for ARDS, a serious lung condition. It may help doctors choose safer breathing support settings for people on a breathing machine.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT05924841RecruitingPhase 2
Study drugs for advanced small cell lung cancer after prior treatments
This Phase 2 trial tests how well two study drugs (and a combination of them) work in people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. It’s mainly for patients whose cancer has come back or who couldn’t tolerate at least some standard treatments, and it aims to see if treatment can shrink tumors and be tolerable.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–75 - NCT05926336RecruitingPhase 4
Different anesthesia drugs during cancer surgery
This trial compares two types of anesthesia medicines to see how they may affect outcomes after surgery for certain primary cancers. You may be considered if you’re having planned (elective) surgery under general anesthesia and meet the safety and health criteria.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–80 - NCT05926505RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Anakinra for lingering symptoms after COVID-19
This Phase 2/3 trial studies whether anakinra can improve ongoing (post-acute) COVID-19 symptoms lasting for more than two months. It mainly looks for better safety and symptom improvement in people with specific inflammation and lung-related findings.
JenaAges 18 years+ - NCT05926713Recruiting
Diet supplement plus exercise for muscle loss with lung disease
This trial studies whether adding a dietary supplement to exercise can improve muscle strength in people with muscle loss (sarcopenia) who also have lung disease such as COPD or ILD. It may help you build strength and function without needing urgent hospital care.
TaichungAges Any age - NCT05928052Recruiting
Spinal stimulation to help ARDS patients get off the ventilator
This study tests whether stimulating nerves in the spine can help people with severe lung injury (ARDS) breathe without a ventilator sooner. It may help shorten the time you need a breathing machine in the ICU.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05930665RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus chemo for unresectable pleural mesothelioma
This trial tests whether adding cadonilimab (an immune treatment) and bevacizumab (a medicine that targets blood supply to tumors) to standard chemotherapy can control pleural malignant mesothelioma that cannot be removed with surgery. It’s meant for people who have not yet started medicine for advanced disease and who meet health and blood test requirements.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT05931497Recruiting
Sauna heat treatment for long COVID fatigue
This trial tests whether regular sauna sessions using infrared heat can reduce fatigue from long COVID. You may be eligible if you have ongoing fatigue after a confirmed or strongly suspected COVID infection and can safely spend time lying in a sauna.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT05933239RecruitingPhase 2
PET-like scan using a special protein in lung cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether a new imaging medicine (a radiopharmaceutical) can highlight immune cells called macrophages in people with non-small cell lung cancer. It may help doctors better “see” and evaluate tumor tissue before a surgical biopsy or removal.
Jette, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT05933876Recruiting
Radiation study for limited spread cancer
This trial looks at whether giving radiation treatment to tumors in people with a limited number of metastases can help control the cancer. It is for adults with certain cancer types that have spread to specific organs, and who can manage daily activities with little or no help.
Albacete, AlbaceteAges 18 years+ - NCT05934032Recruiting
Genomic medicine for non-surgical lung cancer
This trial is part of a lung cancer network that uses genetic (DNA) testing to better understand and treat non-surgical lung cancer. You might be eligible if you have certain stages of non-small cell lung cancer and can consent to participate.
CologneAges 18 years+ - NCT05934565Recruiting
Using mindfulness coaching to help people move more
This trial studies a program that uses mindfulness coaching to help people with chronic lung disease (COPD) and/or heart failure (HF) be more physically active. You may benefit if you can safely start exercising and track your steps using a Fitbit.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT05935605Recruiting
Study pulmonary hypertension in heart failure and valve disease
This study looks at pulmonary hypertension—high blood pressure in the lung arteries—in people with certain heart conditions (heart failure with preserved or reduced pumping function, or significant valve disease). It may help doctors better understand how lung blood pressure changes in these heart problems and guide care.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05935384Recruiting
Blood tests to track response to cancer therapy
This study follows how cancer responds to standard (usual) treatment by using blood samples and de-identified health data. It may help researchers understand whether “liquid biopsy” blood testing can reflect how well therapy is working.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05935683Recruiting
Registry for severe, uncontrolled chronic sinusitis in Italy
This trial is a registry that enrolls people with severe, hard-to-control chronic sinusitis. It helps doctors better understand this specific type of inflammation and how it affects symptoms and quality of life.
Rozzano, MIlanAges 18 years+ - NCT05937477Recruiting
AI tool study to predict chemotherapy side effects and symptoms
This study tests an artificial-intelligence (AI) tool in a phone app that helps predict side effects and symptoms from chemotherapy. It may help patients and their care team plan and respond to side effects more effectively.
Seoul, GangnamguAges 20 years+ - NCT05937191RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Leflunomide for childhood idiopathic lung bleeding
This trial tests whether leflunomide can safely help children with idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (a condition where the lungs bleed, and iron builds up). The study is mainly about safety and early signs of benefit in young patients.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 5 months–18 years - NCT05937334Recruiting
Long-term study of asthma in adults in China
This study follows adults with asthma over about 2 years to learn more about asthma and how people do over time. If you qualify, you’ll be asked to join regular visits and follow the study plan.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05937815Recruiting
Study of Trikafta on Gut-Lung Connection in CF
This study is looking at how a new combination medicine (Trikafta) affects the lungs and gut in people with cystic fibrosis who carry the DeltaF508 mutation. It aims to understand how the medicine works in the body.
BordeauxAges 6–17 - NCT05937854RecruitingPhase 2
Tadalafil to help breathing in COPD with pulmonary hypertension
This Phase 2 study tests whether tadalafil can improve breathlessness in people with COPD and pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). It may help you breathe more easily if your symptoms are driven by this specific lung circulation problem.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 35–89 - NCT05938738Recruiting
PEP buddy device for COPD breathing trouble
This trial studies whether using a handheld breathing device (called a PEP buddy) helps people with COPD feel less short of breath. It also looks at how the device may work to improve breathing during daily activities.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 40 years+ - NCT05939999Recruiting
Elastic tape plus rehab for COPD breathing problems
This trial studies whether using elastic tape during pulmonary rehabilitation can improve breathing and physical function in people with moderate to very severe COPD. It may help you tolerate rehab exercises more comfortably if you meet their specific health and safety requirements.
São Paulo, São PauloAges Any age - NCT05939934Recruiting
Test a mouth device for sleep apnea after stopping CPAP
This study looks at whether a mandibular advancement device (a fitted mouthpiece) can control sleep apnea when you temporarily stop CPAP. It’s mainly for people who have been using CPAP for over a year but are now willing to try the mouth device.
AngersAges 18–75
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,637 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 10,624 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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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.