Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,346 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,049
- Phase 2834
- Phase 1456
- Phase 3421
- Phase 1/Phase 2309
- Phase 4212
- Phase 2/Phase 365
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer415
- Asthma193
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer184
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer178
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer157
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- COPD133
- Breast Cancer111
- Pulmonary Hypertension104
- COVID-1993
- Colorectal Cancer90
- NSCLC87
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease86
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)77
- Cystic Fibrosis76
- Interstitial Lung Disease75
- Ovarian Cancer71
- Pneumonia69
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 Center34
- University Health Network, Toronto33
- GlaxoSmithKline30
Where studies are running
- California385
- Alabama178
- Arizona153
- Florida120
- Massachusetts120
- Maryland114
- New York113
- Texas87
- Pennsylvania81
- Illinois73
Recruiting studies6,346 total
- NCT06271213Recruiting
Gut-lung study for children with breathing problems
This study looks at how the gut and lungs affect breathing problems in children. It compares samples from children with and without respiratory illnesses to understand why some children get sicker than others.
GlasgowAges birth–16 years - NCT05332925Recruiting
Tumor samples grown in dishes to predict immunotherapy response
This study takes small biopsy samples of your lung cancer and grows them in a dish to predict how well immunotherapy will work. If you qualify, you’ll receive standard immunotherapy (anti-PD-1/L1, with or without anti-CTLA-4), and the results from the dish-grown tumors will be compared to your real-world response.
Fairway, KansasAges 18–110 - NCT07870655Enrolling by invitation
Long-term effects of exercise habits in COPD
This study looks at how exercise habits from an earlier COPD exercise trial affect patients over the long term. It helps understand if the benefits last and how to keep patients active.
CopenhagenAges 40–80 - NCT07255742Recruiting
Lactoferrin to prevent pneumonia in babies on breathing machines
This study tests whether giving lactoferrin (a protein found in breast milk and other body fluids) to newborns on a ventilator (breathing machine) can prevent a lung infection called ventilator-associated pneumonia.
TantaAges birth–3 months - NCT07872163Recruiting
Breathing exercises for pain, stress, and posture in young adults
This trial tests whether simple diaphragmatic breathing exercises can improve pain, breathing discomfort, posture, body awareness, anxiety, and depression in healthy young adults. If you're generally healthy and not already doing regular breathing or posture exercises, you may qualify.
Kirikkale, YahşihanAges 18 years+ - NCT06230445RecruitingPhase 3
Digital health app for lung cancer management
This trial tests a digital health app to help manage the entire treatment process for lung cancer. It may assist patients who are already undergoing or have completed treatments like surgery or chemotherapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT05805566Recruiting
Study of care for long COVID symptoms in adults
This study follows people who enter a specialized care pathway for long COVID (post-COVID syndrome) to better understand symptoms, needs, and outcomes. It may help improve how multidisciplinary care is organized for long COVID over time.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18 years+ - NCT07855965RecruitingPhase 2
Ablation with immunotherapy and chemo before lung cancer surgery
This study tests a new approach for people with early-stage lung cancer that can be removed with surgery. Before surgery, patients receive a treatment called cryo-thermal ablation to freeze and heat the tumor, along with an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors and improves outcomes after surgery.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT07863115Recruiting
Preventing blood clots after leg injury with a cast
This study looks at a simple checklist to see who is at risk for blood clots after a leg injury that requires a cast or brace. It also checks how well people follow blood-thinning medication to prevent these clots.
MonastirAges 18 years+ - NCT07871149Recruiting
Perimenopausal symptom study for women with sleep apnea
This study tests whether treating sleep apnea can help women with menopause-related symptoms. It uses a home sleep test to check for sleep apnea and may offer treatment options to improve sleep and quality of life.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–40 - NCT07857044Recruiting
Left atrial fibrosis in persistent atrial fibrillation study
This study looks at how scar tissue in the heart's upper chambers relates to other health issues in people with persistent atrial fibrillation. It aims to improve understanding and treatment for this condition.
Augsburg, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT07861854Recruiting
How young children fight flu: a nose and blood study
This study looks at how children's bodies protect against flu by checking their nose and blood. It aims to find better ways to prevent flu in young kids.
Jouberton, North WestAges 2–5 - NCT07857655RecruitingPhase 4
Intraoperative methadone for pain after head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving methadone during your head and neck cancer surgery helps control pain right after the operation. Methadone is a long-acting painkiller that might reduce pain for up to a day or more, potentially improving your recovery experience.
Portland, OregonAges 18–89 - NCT05775588Recruiting
Lung valve treatment for severe COPD
This study tests tiny valves placed in your airways to see if they improve your heart and muscle function over the long term. It's for people with severe COPD (chronic lung disease) and significant emphysema damage.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT06283095Recruiting
Expanding the palate to help sleep apnea
This surgery expands the palate to treat obstructive sleep apnea caused by a narrow upper airway. It may help people with mild to moderate sleep apnea who have a specific type of airway collapse seen on a sleep-endoscopy test.
AsyutAges 18–70 - NCT06286150Recruiting
Testing a new single-port robot for lung surgery
This trial studies a new surgical robot that uses only one small opening in the chest to remove a lung segment or lobe. It aims to see if the robot is safe and effective for patients who need this type of surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06091085RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Acetazolamide for sleep apnea in untreated patients
This study tests a medicine called acetazolamide to see if it can improve how your brain controls breathing during sleep apnea. If you have sleep apnea and are not using treatment, you might be able to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT05701514Recruiting
Test in babies with a prenatal lung cyst found on scans
This trial is for newborns who are found before birth to have a congenital lung cyst (CPAM) and who stay symptom-free. It tests an approach for babies with certain CPAM features to see if it’s safer and/or more effective than standard care.
Nijmegen, GelderlanfAges 1 month–1 year - NCT06291597Recruiting
Vaping study: effects on lungs and heart
This study is looking at how daily vaping affects your lungs and heart over time. If you vape every day, researchers want to monitor your health to spot any early warning signs.
QuébecAges 18 years+ - NCT04443179Recruiting
Baby brain scans in England to study early development
This study does brain imaging (brain scans) in babies to better understand early brain development and how factors like family history and COVID-19 might relate to development. It may help researchers learn which babies could need extra support later.
LondonAges 16–75 - NCT05085028RecruitingPhase 3
Lower-dose pembrolizumab for lung cancer after 6 months
This trial studies whether giving pembrolizumab less often can work just as well for advanced non-small cell lung cancer after you’ve already had 6 months of treatment and are still benefiting. It may help reduce how often you need treatment while keeping cancer control.
BournemouthAges 18 years+ - NCT05979545RecruitingPhase 4
Early treatment with ceftazidime-avibactam for serious infections
This study tests an antibiotic called ceftazidime-avibactam for people with serious infections like bloodstream infections or pneumonia that started in the hospital or from a breathing machine. It aims to start treatment quickly after identifying the bacteria.
Kuala LumpurAges Any age - NCT06083363Recruiting
Recovery after severe lung infection
This study follows patients who had severe pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the intensive care unit (ICU) to understand how they recover over time. It aims to identify factors that affect recovery trajectories.
Tortosa, TarragonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05708300Recruiting
Testing how mepolizumab works for people with nasal polyps
This study looks at blood and other measures (biomarkers) to understand how well mepolizumab helps people with nasal polyps, with or without asthma. It aims to find response clues that could help personalize treatment in the future.
Thessaloniki, ExochiAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,346 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 9,900 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.