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
- NCT07065162Recruiting
Touch and breathing exercises for COPD
This trial tests two techniques—a gentle touch method and a breathing exercise routine—to see which helps people with mild to moderate COPD feel better and breathe easier.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–65 - NCT07066566Recruiting
Comparing two ways to give high flow oxygen through the nose
This trial compares two types of high flow nasal cannula to see which one makes it easier for you to breathe. You may join if you are 18 or older and have normal oxygen levels without extra oxygen.
LarissaAges 18 years+ - NCT07071324Recruiting
CF Wellness Program for Fatigue
This wellness program tests if coaching sessions can help people with cystic fibrosis who feel tired. It is a remote program you can join using your phone or computer, as long as you get CF care at a participating center.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07065318Recruiting
Exercise training for lung transplant candidates
This study compares two types of exercise programs (aerobic walking/cycling and high-intensity interval training) for people with interstitial lung disease who are waiting for a lung transplant. The goal is to see which type of exercise helps improve daily function and quality of life.
AnkaraAges 18–64 - NCT07071103RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation and immunotherapy for resistant solid tumors
This trial tests a combination of low-dose radiation to the intestines and immunotherapy for people whose cancer has stopped responding to standard treatments including immunotherapy. It may offer a new option when other therapies have failed.
Shantou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07073365RecruitingPhase 2
Adding local therapy after osimertinib plus chemo for EGFR lung cancer
This trial tests whether directly treating the remaining lung tumor with surgery or radiation, after initial chemo and osimertinib, can improve outcomes for people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer.
BusanAges 20 years+ - NCT07074093Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone app to help COPD patients with air pollution
This study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with COPD breathe better by giving them tips to avoid air pollution. If you live in Salamanca and can use a smartphone, this app might help you manage your condition.
Salamanca, SalamancaAges 18 years+ - NCT07070284Enrolling by invitation
Severe pneumonia in older adults: a study of risks and outcomes
This study looks at older adults with severe pneumonia to understand what causes it and how to improve outcomes. If you are 65 or older and have severe pneumonia, this trial may help doctors learn more about your condition.
Zagreb, City of ZagrebAges 65 years+ - NCT07072039Recruiting
Emergency team check for acute COPD flare-ups
This study looks at how well paramedics can evaluate a sudden worsening of COPD (a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe). It may help improve emergency care for COPD patients in the UMass Memorial system.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT07074158Enrolling by invitation
Looking for long COVID clues in blood
This study compares the blood of people with ongoing long COVID symptoms to healthy people, to look for differences in immune signals and gut bacteria. It could help find better ways to diagnose or treat long COVID.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07073976Recruiting
Predicting success of coming off the breathing machine using heart ultrasound
This study uses an ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram) to check how well the right side of your heart is working. The goal is to see if that can help predict whether you will successfully come off the breathing machine.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07070011Recruiting
Studying tiny particles in blood to predict treatment response in lung cancer
This trial looks at small particles called extracellular vesicles in your blood to see if they can help predict how well immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy will work for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find markers that could guide future treatment decisions.
ShanghaiAges 45–80 - NCT07065565Recruiting
Tubeless surgery for windpipe and airway reconstruction
This trial tests a surgery to repair the windpipe (trachea) or its branches (carina) without using a breathing tube during the procedure. It may help patients with certain airway diseases who are healthy enough to avoid traditional breathing support during surgery.
Guangdong, GaungzhouAges 18–80 - NCT07071935RecruitingPhase 2
Early ventilation study for newly diagnosed ALS
This trial tests whether starting non-invasive ventilation (breathing support) early in ALS helps people breathe easier and live better. If you've been diagnosed with ALS in the last 6 months and haven't used a breathing machine before, you may qualify.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07066813Recruiting
Lung cancer with air pockets: staging and treatment
This study looks at lung cancers that have air-filled spaces inside them. It explores how the stage of the cancer affects treatment outcomes. If you have this type of lung cancer and have had surgery, this trial may help doctors learn more about your condition.
Changsha, HunanAges Any age - NCT07065799Recruiting
Breathing strategies for COPD with high carbon dioxide
This trial compares different breathing strategies for people with COPD who still have high carbon dioxide levels in their blood a few weeks after a severe flare-up. The goal is to find the best way to help you breathe easier and improve your oxygen levels.
ArezzoAges 18–90 - NCT07070895Recruiting
Wellness app for chronic cough study
This trial tests a smartphone app and a smartwatch to help people with chronic cough that hasn't improved with standard care. You'll wear a watch to track your cough and use the app to learn management techniques.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 21 years+ - NCT06928480Recruiting
Unified Protocol for Emotional Health in Long COVID
This study tests a program to help people with Long COVID manage emotional difficulties like depression or anxiety. It combines different therapy approaches into one treatment, which you can receive online from home.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 18 years+ - NCT04208126Recruiting
Early versus late ECMO start for severe lung failure
This trial compares starting ECMO early versus later in adults with severe lung failure (ARDS). It tests whether starting the life-support machine sooner can improve outcomes by the time doctors need it.
TübingenAges 18 years+ - NCT05526534Recruiting
Breathing treatment to prevent lung problems after gynecologic surgery
This trial studies whether a breathing support therapy given after surgery can reduce the chance of lung complications. It focuses on people having gynecologic tumor surgery who are at higher risk for breathing or lung problems.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–90 - NCT06467864Recruiting
Predicting lung infection outcomes using early bacteria tests
This trial tests a new way to predict how well patients with a ventilator-associated lung infection will respond to treatment. It uses two bronchoscopy samples to track bacteria levels and guide better care.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06980584Recruiting
Treating nonthrombotic pulmonary hypertension from fibrosing mediastinitis
This study tests a treatment for a rare lung condition called fibrosing mediastinitis, where scar tissue in the chest presses on the lung artery, causing high blood pressure in the lungs. The goal is to see if the treatment can improve your symptoms and quality of life.
BeijingAges 18–85 - NCT06977074RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized chemotherapy for lung cancer based on DNA test
This trial tests if a personalized treatment plan, guided by a blood test for tumor DNA, can improve outcomes for people with untreated, surgically removable lung cancer. It combines chemotherapy with immunotherapy before surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07063745RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing a new drug combo for advanced lung cancer with a specific gene change
This trial tests a new drug called Navlimetostat combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy versus a placebo with the same standard treatments. It is for people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific missing gene (MTAP deletion) and who have not had prior treatment for their advanced disease.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+
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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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.