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
- NCT07024433Recruiting
No-breathing-tube surgery for early lung cancer
This study tests a special 'tubeless' anesthesia technique — avoiding breathing tubes during surgery — for people with early-stage lung cancer. The goal is to see if it reduces lung problems after the operation.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–70 - NCT07026110Recruiting
PET/CT for distinguishing non-small cell lung cancer
This study uses a special PET/CT scan to better tell if a lung nodule is non-small cell lung cancer. If you have a solid nodule in your lung that's at least 8 mm and might be cancer, this scan could help get a clearer diagnosis.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT07032987Recruiting
Improving sedation with a new care plan for ICU patients
This trial tests a new sedation protocol for adults in intensive care who need strong pain relief or sedation medicines. It aims to make sedation safer and more comfortable, and includes people on ECMO (a heart-lung machine) or a ventilator (breathing machine) for severe breathing problems.
London, LondonAges 18–100 - NCT07024095Recruiting
Breathing muscle training after back surgery for osteoporosis
This study tests whether a simple breathing-muscle training program can help people recover better after vertebroplasty surgery for a broken back caused by osteoporosis. It aims to improve your breathing strength and overall function.
Kayseri, KocasinanAges 50 years+ - NCT07025382Recruiting
Home vs. center rehab for COPD patients
This trial compares doing pulmonary rehab at home via video calls versus going to a center. It aims to see which way helps people with COPD breathe better and feel healthier.
MontivilliersAges 45–80 - NCT07027956Recruiting
Smoking and lung function study
This study measures how well your lungs work and how much oxygen is in your blood. It compares smokers and non-smokers to see if smoking affects breathing.
KırşehirAges 18–65 - NCT07026656Recruiting
Quick diagnosis of ventilator pneumonia in critically ill children
This study tests a new way to quickly diagnose pneumonia in children on breathing machines in the ICU. It uses information from the body and germs to find the right treatment faster.
CambridgeAges 1 month–16 years - NCT07024420Recruiting
Sigh breathing during heart surgery with heart-lung machine
This study tests if adding occasional deep breaths (sighs) during heart surgery helps patients recover better after using the heart-lung machine. It is for people having planned (not emergency) heart surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07027852Recruiting
My Lung Health Coach: A Virtual COPD Self-Management Program
This study tests a virtual program called 'My Lung Health Coach' that helps people with COPD manage their condition through an app connected to their health record. The goal is to see if this self-management program can improve your breathing, reduce flare-ups, and help you feel more in control of your health.
Toronto, OntarioAges 40–100 - NCT07031336Recruiting
Photon-counting CT for better lung scans
This trial is testing a new type of CT scanner (photon-counting CT) for chest imaging. If you are already in the Duke-COPDGene study, you may be invited to also get this special scan to see if it gives clearer pictures of your lungs.
Durham, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT07031323Recruiting
OnTrackCF: Using a smartphone app to help manage CF treatment
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help people with cystic fibrosis stay on track with their twice-daily CFTR modulator medication. Researchers want to see if the app is easy to use and helpful.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07025200Recruiting
Severe asthma study using bronchoscopy to check treatment
This study tests a new way to monitor severe asthma that is driven by high levels of inflammation (T2-high). It involves a bronchoscopy (a thin tube to look inside your lungs) to see how well the treatment is working.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07033260Recruiting
Carotid ultrasound to predict low blood pressure during dialysis
This study looks at whether an ultrasound of the carotid artery (the main artery in your neck) can help predict drops in blood pressure during dialysis. It may help doctors find people at risk for low blood pressure during treatment.
Wuhu, Outside of the USAges 18–80 - NCT07030855Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Herbal syrup for acute bronchitis in children
This study tests a herbal syrup (Elixirium Thymi Compositum) to see if it helps children aged 6 to 17 with acute bronchitis (a short-term chest infection) feel better. It may be an option if your child has a moderate cough and no other major health issues.
SzegedAges 6–17 - NCT07029594Recruiting
Thermal spa for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)
This trial tests whether a stay at a thermal spa can improve symptoms of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), a genetic lung condition. It's for adults with stable PCD who haven't had a recent infection or spa treatment.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT07031102Recruiting
Methacholine challenge test for children with asthma
This study measures how children's airways respond to a substance called methacholine to understand how asthma affects lung function. It compares children with and without asthma to help improve diagnosis and treatment.
HelsinkiAges 7–15 - NCT07030075Recruiting
Flu and respiratory infection study in Lusaka
This study looks at flu-like symptoms and other respiratory infections in adults in Lusaka, Zambia. It aims to understand how these infections affect people with and without HIV, and may help improve care.
Lusaka, Lusaka ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07031986Recruiting
Lung surgery study for people with obesity
This trial compares two devices (bronchial blockers vs. double-lumen tubes) for one-lung ventilation during lung cancer surgery in people with obesity. It aims to find which method works better for this group.
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic IslandsAges 18–90 - NCT07028593RecruitingPhase 4
Ciprofol for heart protection during lung surgery
This trial tests if a new sedative drug, Ciprofol, can reduce heart damage after non-cardiac surgery compared to standard care. It is for people aged 45–80 having planned lung surgery (like lobe removal or wedge resection) who will stay in the hospital for at least 3 days after the procedure.
WuhanAges 40–80 - NCT07026669Recruiting
Studying treatment response in small cell lung cancer with genetic testing
This trial collects blood and tumor samples from people newly diagnosed with small cell lung cancer to study how genetic markers can predict treatment success and monitor disease over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07030270Recruiting
Giving surfactant to preterm babies through a mask or thin tube
This trial compares two ways of giving surfactant (a liquid that helps babies' lungs open) to premature babies who need extra oxygen. One way uses a laryngeal mask airway and the other uses a thin catheter. Both are less invasive than a breathing tube, which may help babies recover faster.
Dallas, TexasAges birth–3 days - NCT07025421Recruiting
Using vertical positioning for ARDS patients
This study tests whether raising the head of the bed (vertical positioning) can help patients with ARDS breathe better. It may offer a simple, non-drug way to improve oxygen levels.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT06994247Recruiting
Boosting CPAP use in severe sleep apnea
This study tests whether motivation and psychological support can help people with severe sleep apnea use their CPAP machine more consistently over three months.
Split, DalmatiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04756076Recruiting
Study heavy metal levels in pulmonary hypertension patients
This study looks at whether heavy metals in the body—and an imbalance of important minerals—are different in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension. It may help researchers understand possible causes and targets for future treatments.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 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.