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
- NCT06931782Enrolling by invitation
AI for respiratory disease screening study
This trial tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help prevent, diagnose, and triage respiratory diseases. It is open to adults without medical training who can follow a survey.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06924515Enrolling by invitation
Intercostal suturing to prevent lung hernia after chest surgery
This trial tests whether a special stitch between the ribs during lung surgery can prevent a rare complication where lung tissue bulges out of the chest wall. It is for people having lung surgery through several small incisions.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06928766RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep aids for people with sleep apnea and insomnia
This trial tests two sleep medications, eszopiclone and lemborexant, to see if they can improve sleep quality in people who have both obstructive sleep apnea (where breathing stops during sleep) and trouble falling or staying asleep. It may help if you have mild sleep apnea and a low threshold for waking up easily.
Bedford Park, South AustraliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06928506Recruiting
Study of Hi-OxSR for Long COVID treatment
This study tests whether a treatment called Hi-OxSR can help with lingering symptoms of Long COVID, especially problems with thinking and memory. You may be eligible if you've had COVID-19 at least 3 months ago and still have ongoing symptoms that affect your thinking.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06925373Recruiting
Housing and living conditions for better health
This study aims to learn how housing and living conditions affect health. It invites adults living in certain public housing sites in Birmingham to share their experiences to help improve community well-being.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–89 - NCT06926036Recruiting
Sound therapy for sleep apnea
This study aims to test whether a special sound technique can help people with sleep apnea sleep better. It may offer a new way to manage the condition without needing a CPAP machine.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–60 - NCT06923267Recruiting
Ultrasound to check heart function during breathing trials
This trial tests if using ultrasound to monitor your heart during a breathing test can help predict if you will need the breathing tube again. It is for people on a ventilator for at least 24 hours who are at higher risk of needing the tube reinserted.
OrléansAges 18 years+ - NCT06928116Recruiting
Heat therapy and exercise for COVID-19 recovery
This study tests whether heat therapy (using warm temperatures) combined with a leg exercise program can help improve fatigue and physical function in people who have had COVID-19 and still feel symptoms like tiredness or reduced mobility.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 50–90 - NCT06924177Recruiting
Spinal cord injury diet study for wheelchair users
This study tests a special diet program for people with spinal cord injuries who use a wheelchair. It aims to see if the diet can improve health and well-being.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06931886Enrolling by invitation
Breathing training for pulmonary hypertension
This trial tests if special breathing exercises can help people with pulmonary hypertension. You may join if your condition is stable and you haven't smoked in the last 10 years.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06925295RecruitingPhase 2
Xenon MRI to guide radiation for lung cancer
This trial tests whether a special MRI that uses xenon gas can help doctors better plan radiation therapy for lung cancer. You may join if you are scheduled for stereotactic body radiation therapy for your lung cancer.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–80 - NCT06928272RecruitingPhase 3
Long COVID drug study for adults 18 to 65
This study tests whether a commonly used drug (repurposed) can help improve Long COVID symptoms like fatigue, breathing problems, or brain fog. It is for adults 18 to 65 who had COVID-19 in the past 4 years and still have symptoms after 3 months.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06925009Recruiting
Predicting the best way to place a breathing tube
This study compares two methods (a special camera called a videolaryngoscope and an ultrasound) to help doctors choose the best way to place a breathing tube during surgery. It aims to make airway management safer and more personalized for patients like you.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–90 - NCT06923618Recruiting
Lung Cancer and Aging in Older Adults
This trial looks at aging-related changes in older adults (70+) with early-stage lung cancer who are planning to have surgery. The goal is to better understand how these changes might affect recovery and outcomes, which could help improve care for future patients.
Créteil, Île-de-France RegionAges 70 years+ - NCT06928922RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Inhaled mRNA vaccine for advanced lung cancer and lung metastases
This trial tests an inhaled dry powder vaccine that uses mRNA to help your immune system target cancer cells in the lungs. It is for people with advanced lung cancer or solid tumors that have spread to the lungs, who have already tried standard treatments.
BeijingAges Up to 99 years - NCT06925282Recruiting
Breathing help during airway surgery
This study looks at what factors make some patients need extra breathing support during airway surgery when using a special oxygen delivery method called THRIVE. The goal is to better understand who might need additional help to keep their oxygen levels safe.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT06926608Recruiting
Helping Latinos quit smoking and get active
This trial is for Hispanic or Latino adults who smoke and want to quit. It tests a program that combines text messages and a wearable activity tracker to help you quit smoking and become more physically active.
Rochester, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06926153Recruiting
A study to help smokers in psychiatric care reduce smoking
This trial tests a program to help people who smoke and are being treated for psychiatric conditions reduce their smoking. It aims to see if the program works well in real-world psychiatric clinics.
ArmentièresAges 18 years+ - NCT06926140Recruiting
Acupuncture with immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests if adding acupuncture to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy helps people with advanced lung cancer. It is for those who have not had treatment before and whose tumors have low PD-L1 levels.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT06926881Recruiting
Home treatment with oscillatory lung expansion for bronchiectasis
This trial tests a home-use device called BiWaze Clear, which helps clear mucus from your lungs. It is for people with bronchiectasis (including those with cystic fibrosis) who have had recent lung infections and can use the device at home.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 5 years+ - NCT06931028RecruitingPhase 3
Study of IBI362 for sleep apnea with obesity
This study tests an investigational medication (IBI362) to see if it can improve sleep apnea in people with obesity. You might qualify if you have moderate to severe sleep apnea and a BMI of 28 or higher, whether or not you currently use a CPAP machine.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06927986RecruitingPhase 3
Testing SYS6010 vs chemo for advanced EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called SYS6010 compared to standard chemotherapy for people with EGFR-mutated lung cancer that has stopped responding to pill treatments. It may offer a new option if your current EGFR TKI is no longer working.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06923774Recruiting
Registry study for lung biopsy with Ion system
This study collects information from patients having a lung biopsy or nodule localization using the Ion endoluminal system. It aims to understand how well the system works in real-world settings.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06930794RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Vebreltinib Plus Chemo for MET-Positive Lung Cancer
This trial tests a targeted drug (Vebreltinib) combined with standard chemotherapy in people with a specific type of advanced non-squamous lung cancer that has a MET gene change (amplification or overexpression). The goal is to see if this combination works better than chemo alone.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 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.