Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,352 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,048
- Phase 2834
- Phase 1460
- Phase 3421
- Phase 1/Phase 2312
- Phase 4213
- Phase 2/Phase 364
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer416
- Asthma194
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer182
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer178
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer157
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- COPD134
- Breast Cancer111
- Pulmonary Hypertension105
- Colorectal Cancer89
- COVID-1988
- NSCLC87
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease84
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)78
- Cystic Fibrosis77
- Interstitial Lung Disease75
- Ovarian Cancer71
- Pneumonia68
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
- California385
- Alabama175
- Arizona154
- Florida121
- Massachusetts118
- Maryland115
- New York111
- Texas87
- Pennsylvania82
- Illinois73
Recruiting studies6,352 total
- NCT07125573Enrolling by invitation
Esketamine and dexmedetomidine for recovery after lung surgery
This trial tests if adding two medicines (esketamine and dexmedetomidine) during your thoracoscopic (keyhole) lung surgery helps you recover better and feel less discomfort afterward.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–65 - NCT07125248Recruiting
One vs. Two Drains After Esophageal Cancer Surgery
This study is for people with esophageal cancer who are having open surgery to remove the esophagus. It compares using one chest drain tube versus two to see which leads to a better recovery.
Peshawar, KhyberpukhtunkhwaAges Any age - NCT07123922Enrolling by invitation
Silymarin for COPD: A Study on Breathing and Quality of Life
This study tests whether adding silymarin (a herbal supplement from milk thistle) to your regular COPD treatment can improve your lung function, reduce stress in your body, and help you feel better day-to-day.
DhakaAges 40–80 - NCT07120698RecruitingPhase 2
MRD-guided sintilimab after surgery for NSCLC
This trial tests whether using the immunotherapy drug sintilimab after surgery, guided by a blood test that looks for tiny bits of cancer DNA (MRD), can help keep non-small cell lung cancer from coming back. It is for people who had immunotherapy before surgery and still had some cancer left after the operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 28–75 - NCT07125352Recruiting
NLR blood test for COPD flare-ups
This study looks at whether the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in your blood can help doctors understand how serious a COPD flare-up is. You may join if you are 18 or older and admitted to the hospital with a COPD exacerbation.
Cairo, AbbasyeaAges 18 years+ - NCT07117890RecruitingPhase 2
Sunvozertinib for untreated NSCLC with EGFR rare mutations
This trial tests a drug called sunvozertinib in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has not been treated yet. It is for those who have certain uncommon changes in the EGFR gene. The drug may shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07118683Recruiting
Brazilian health study for people with HIV or AIDS
This study is creating a record of chronic health conditions (like heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure) in people living with HIV or AIDS in Brazil. Joining helps researchers better understand and care for the health needs of people like you.
Goiânia, GoiásAges 18 years+ - NCT07116460Recruiting
Air filters for asthma in low-income housing
This study tests whether air filters placed in homes can reduce asthma symptoms in children and teens living in low-income housing in Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx. If you have asthma and are between 7 and 18 years old, you may be able to join.
New York, New YorkAges 7–18 - NCT07120789Recruiting
Understanding pulmonary hypertension knowledge questionnaire
This study aims to validate a questionnaire that measures how well patients understand pulmonary hypertension. If you have been diagnosed with Group 1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) and can read the questionnaire, you may be able to help researchers make sure it's a useful tool.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07122505Recruiting
Mouth muscle therapy for sleep apnea in kids with Down or Prader-Willi syndrome
This study tests a therapy that strengthens mouth and tongue muscles to help children with Down or Prader-Willi syndrome who have mild obstructive sleep apnea. It aims to improve breathing during sleep without surgery or machines.
GhentAges 4–18 - NCT07121218Recruiting
Physical fitness in children with bronchiectasis
This trial measures physical fitness levels in children with bronchiectasis. It aims to understand how the condition affects fitness and may help guide future care.
Istanbul, FatihAges 7–18 - NCT07120282RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab after surgery for early-stage lung cancer
This trial tests whether a drug called tislelizumab, given after surgery, can help prevent lung cancer from coming back. It is for people with stage I non-small cell lung cancer who have certain high-risk features and a protein called PD-L1 on their tumor cells.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07122544Recruiting
Salt chamber pulmonary rehab for COPD
This study tests whether doing pulmonary rehab (breathing and exercise training) in a salt chamber can help people with COPD breathe and feel better. It is for people whose COPD is stable and who can move independently.
Krakow, MałopolskaAges 18 years+ - NCT07118462RecruitingPhase 4
Acetazolamide, high altitude, and plasma volume study
This trial tests how acetazolamide affects your body's fluid levels at high altitude. It might help understand if the drug can prevent altitude sickness.
BishkekAges 18–44 - NCT07119411Recruiting
Early ICU Warning System for Deterioration
This trial tests a system that gives ICU staff an early alert when a patient's condition might get worse. If you are already in the ICU, the study uses your medical data to see if the alert can help catch problems sooner.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07124650RecruitingPhase 4
Sore throat after neck surgery study
This study tests if a special spray can help prevent or reduce sore throat after thyroid or parathyroid surgery. It may help you feel more comfortable after your operation.
Saint PetersburgAges 18 years+ - NCT04435990RecruitingPhase 3
Allergy shots for dust mites in teens and adults
This Phase 3 study tests whether dust-mite allergy treatment (likely allergy shots) can reduce allergy symptoms and improve safety. It focuses on people whose nose/eye allergy is triggered by house dust mites and who may also have controlled asthma.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 12–65 - NCT06421012Recruiting
Extra oxygen before breathing tube suctioning in the ICU
This study looks at whether giving extra oxygen before a breathing tube suctioning procedure (called tracheal aspiration) helps patients in the ICU who are on a breathing machine. It aims to make the procedure safer and more comfortable.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06930443Recruiting
Oxygen use and organ injury after heart-lung bypass surgery
This trial looks at how oxygen is used during heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine, and whether low oxygen levels can lead to organ damage. It may help doctors better understand how to protect patients during surgery.
Uppsala, SwedenAges 18 years+ - NCT06682286Recruiting
Breathing patterns during nighttime NIV
This study looks at how people breathe while using their nighttime breathing machine (NIV). It helps doctors understand breathing patterns better for people with COPD or OHS.
AucklandAges 18 years+ - NCT04898283RecruitingPhase 3
Allergy shot study for grass and cypress pollen symptoms
This phase 3 trial tests a specific allergy treatment (an “immunotherapy” shot) for people whose symptoms are triggered by grass and cypress tree pollen. It aims to see if the treatment is safer and more effective at reducing allergy symptoms over time, especially for nose/eye symptoms and some people with asthma.
Valladolid, Castille and LeónAges 12–65 - NCT06966271Recruiting
Lung medication study for asthma or COPD patients
This study uses computer modeling to see how much of your inhaled medication reaches your lungs. It helps doctors understand how to better treat breathing conditions like asthma or COPD.
BudapestAges 18 years+ - NCT07110532RecruitingPhase 1
A study of flu virus exposure in healthy adults
This trial tests how the body reacts to a specific flu virus (pH1N1) in a controlled setting. Healthy volunteers are exposed to the virus to help researchers understand the infection and test treatments. You will be monitored closely and given antiviral medication if needed.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–55 - NCT07108036RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Anktiva for Long COVID Symptoms
This trial tests a medicine called Anktiva to see if it can help people with Long COVID. It's for adults who had a confirmed COVID-19 infection and now have lasting symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or trouble breathing.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–70
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,352 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 10,005 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.