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
- NCT06420999Recruiting
Diaphragm weakness after breathing support in the ICU
This study looks at how common diaphragm weakness is in people who have been on breathing support in the ICU. If you are coming off that support, researchers want to learn if your diaphragm strength affects your recovery.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06239883Recruiting
Sleep apnea and nighttime bathroom trips study
This study looks at how sleep apnea affects nighttime bathroom trips (nocturia). If you have sleep apnea and wake up often to urinate, you may be able to help researchers understand the link.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06429696RecruitingPhase 2
Maintenance therapy for extensive stage small cell lung cancer
This study tests if a combination of an immunotherapy drug (PD-L1 inhibitor) and a targeted therapy pill (apatinib) can help keep extensive stage small cell lung cancer from growing after initial treatment. It is for people whose cancer was controlled with first-line chemo-immunotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06483295Recruiting
Mobile app support after lung cancer surgery
This study uses a mobile internet platform (WeChat) to check on how patients are doing after lung cancer surgery. It aims to improve your recovery and quality of life by collecting updates on your health.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06802003Recruiting
Predicting COPD flare-ups with wearable devices
This study tests whether a wearable device and a smartphone app can predict when your COPD will flare up. It uses AI to spot early warning signs, so you might get help sooner.
Montreal, QuebecAges 40 years+ - NCT06874478Recruiting
Breathing help for babies born by planned C-section
This study looks at whether giving steroids before a planned C-section at full term can help babies breathe better after birth. It may be an option for pregnant women who are scheduled for a C-section and meet certain health criteria.
AsyutAges 20–39 - NCT07044128Recruiting
Testing a new electronic stethoscope for heart murmur checks
This study is testing a new electronic stethoscope (called Keikku) to see if it works well and is safe for checking heart murmurs in children and adults who are not in an emergency situation. If it works, it could give doctors a better tool for evaluating heart sounds.
LimaAges Up to 99 years - NCT07038096RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing ZG006 and ZG005 for lung and neuroendocrine cancers
This trial tests two new drugs, ZG006 and ZG005, for people with advanced small cell lung cancer or neuroendocrine carcinoma. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07039604Recruiting
Real-world study of PADN for pulmonary artery hypertension
This study tracks how well a procedure called PADN works for people with pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) in real-life medical settings. PADN is a minimally invasive treatment that targets nerves around the lungs to help lower blood pressure in the arteries.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges Any age - NCT07037758RecruitingPhase 1
Study of tarlatamab and AB248 for extensive stage small cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs, tarlatamab and AB248, for people with extensive stage small cell lung cancer that has worsened after at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18–90 - NCT07039669RecruitingPhase 3
Study of 611 for moderate to severe COPD in adults
This trial tests a new medicine called 611 for people with moderate to severe COPD. It aims to see if adding 611 to your current treatments can help prevent flare-ups and improve symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40–85 - NCT07039994Recruiting
Early palliative care for advanced lung cancer using an e-health system
This study tests whether an online platform can help deliver early palliative care to people with advanced lung cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can improve quality of life and manage symptoms from the start of treatment.
Badalona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07034326RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Acupuncture plus immunotherapy after lung cancer surgery
This trial explores whether adding electroacupuncture (a gentle needle treatment with mild electric pulses) to standard immunotherapy after lung cancer surgery can help prevent the cancer from coming back. It is designed for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who have already had chemotherapy.
TianjinAges 18–80 - NCT07042243Recruiting
Florida ASCENT cancer study for patients and providers
This study looks at cancer care in Florida. If you have had cancer in the past and are not currently getting active treatment (like chemotherapy or radiation), this study may help researchers understand how to improve care.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT07039500Recruiting
Severe sleep apnea's impact on hearing and thinking
This study looks at how severe sleep apnea affects your brain's ability to process sounds and think clearly. You will have hearing tests and an EEG, which is a safe brainwave recording, to see if treating sleep apnea can help your hearing and thinking.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 20–60 - NCT07035314Recruiting
Comparing medicines for pain after tonsil removal in children
This study compares two ways to manage pain after tonsil removal in children: a medication given by mouth or injection versus a medication applied directly to the surgical site. The goal is to find which approach works better for pain control.
CairoAges 4–10 - NCT07044089Recruiting
Lung protection during heart bypass surgery
This trial tests a lung-friendly breathing method during coronary artery bypass surgery, using a personalized ventilator setting to protect your lungs. It may help reduce lung complications after surgery.
Kocaeli, IzmitAges 18–70 - NCT07042724Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition for early-stage lung cancer
This study explores whether a personalized exercise and nutrition program can improve outcomes for people with early-stage NSCLC. If you qualify, you will receive support from a health team and use a device to monitor your progress.
VeronaAges 18 years+ - NCT07036614Enrolling by invitation
New light tool for airway exams
This trial tests a special light device used during a lung airway exam (bronchoscopy) to help doctors see and biopsy growths more clearly. It might help people who are already scheduled for a bronchoscopy because of a spot on their chest x-ray or CT scan.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07035743Recruiting
Lung response to exercise after double lung transplant
This study looks at how your lungs respond to exercise after a double lung transplant. It aims to understand normal recovery patterns and may help improve care for other transplant recipients.
TaoyuanAges 20 years+ - NCT07039019RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Prednisone for Non-Specific Pleuritis
This trial tests if a short course of the steroid prednisone can help people with nonspecific pleuritis—inflammation of the lung lining without a known cause. If you haven't responded to other treatments, this study aims to see if prednisone is a safe and effective option.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07038642Enrolling by invitation
Asthma Management System Test in Pharmacies
This study tests an electronic system to help manage asthma in pharmacies. It looks at how the system can improve care for people with asthma and support pharmacy staff.
Ajax, OntarioAges 16 years+ - NCT07044440Recruiting
Digital follow-up after chest surgery at home
This study uses a smartphone or computer app to check on your recovery after chest surgery. If you are discharged home, you can answer questions digitally instead of only going to the hospital for follow-up.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT07041320Recruiting
Oral chemo and immunotherapy for older adults with lung cancer
This trial is testing a combination of an oral chemotherapy pill (vinorelbine) and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) for people aged 65 and older with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have not had treatment before. The goal is to see if this approach can help control the cancer with fewer side effects.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 65 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.
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.