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
- NCT05228691Recruiting
Study Long COVID symptoms in the Canary Islands
This study looks at how common long-term COVID symptoms are in people across the Canary Islands. It may help researchers better understand who is affected and what symptoms last, which can support future care.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT06577467Recruiting
Studying leftover virus after covid recovery
This study looks for signs of leftover SARS-CoV-2 virus in people who have fully recovered from COVID-19, including those with ongoing neurological symptoms (like brain fog, fatigue, or nerve pain). It aims to understand why some people have long-lasting symptoms after infection.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–110 - NCT06578390Recruiting
Testing a smartphone app for sleep apnea diagnosis
This trial tests whether a smartphone app (Apneal®) can accurately diagnose sleep apnea during a routine sleep study. If you are already going to have a sleep study, you may be able to help test this device.
Aix-en-ProvenceAges 18 years+ - NCT06576271RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for lupus and related lung disease
This study tests an experimental drug called GSK4527363. It is first being given to healthy volunteers to check safety, then to people with lupus (SLE) and people with connective tissue disease-related lung disease (CTD-ILD). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–65 - NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06572384RecruitingPhase 3
Belimumab for lung scarring in autoimmune disease
This study tests whether a drug called belimumab can help people with lung scarring caused by certain autoimmune diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus). If you have active lung disease despite standard therapy, this trial may be an option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06568939RecruitingPhase 2
Study of telisotuzumab vedotin for non-squamous lung cancer
This trial tests a drug called telisotuzumab vedotin (ABBV-399) given through a vein to people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer) that has a high level of a protein called c-Met. The study aims to see how the drug affects the body and helps control the cancer.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06580210Recruiting
Seawater spray with essential oils for stuffy nose
This trial tests a seawater and essential oil spray to clear a stuffy nose caused by a cold, sinus infection or allergies. The spray is meant to help you breathe easier without strong medicines.
BayeuxAges 12 years+ - NCT06580002RecruitingPhase 2
Can Riluzole Help with Chemo Brain? A Pilot Study
This study tests if a medicine called riluzole (currently used for ALS) can help with 'chemo brain' – memory and thinking problems after cancer treatment. It is for people who feel their mental sharpness has declined after breast cancer therapy, certain chemotherapies, or brain radiation.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06582693Recruiting
Tobacco treatment for families through children's hospital
This study offers proactive, personalized help to stop smoking for adults who smoke and have a child who is a patient at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It aims to see if this approach works better than usual care.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06576310Recruiting
Predicting teeth changes from sleep apnea mouthpiece treatment
This study looks at people with sleep apnea who are using a special mouthpiece (mandibular advancement device). It aims to find out which factors predict changes in how your teeth fit together after using the device.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT06576830RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief study for kids having tonsil surgery
This study tests different ways to manage pain after tonsillectomy in children. The goal is to find better pain relief options.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 3–17 - NCT06578156Recruiting
Nasal high flow breathing support during exercise for COPD
This study tests whether a special nasal breathing device (nasal high flow) can help people with COPD exercise longer and more comfortably. It compares the device to standard low-flow oxygen or no oxygen at all.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT06582940RecruitingPhase 2
MRI-guided radiation for lung cancer with brain metastases
This trial tests a new way to deliver radiation to brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer, using MRI scans to guide the treatment and reduce the area exposed. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective while possibly lowering side effects.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06581965RecruitingPhase 4
Personalized blood clot prevention for hip or knee replacement
This trial compares a personalized approach to preventing blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery with the standard one-size-fits-all method. The goal is to see if tailoring prevention to each patient works better and is safer.
Apeldoorn, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06583148Recruiting
Smoke-Free Home Program for Tribal Communities
This study aims to help make homes smoke-free in American Indian communities. It tests a program that supports people who smoke or live with a smoker to create a healthier home environment.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06574581RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Adipose stem cells for connective tissue disease with lung scarring
This trial tests whether stem cells from fat tissue can help people with connective tissue diseases (like lupus or scleroderma) whose lung scarring has worsened despite standard treatments. It aims to slow or stop lung damage.
TaichungAges 20–80 - NCT06579157Recruiting
Using pressure-sensing mattresses to help newborns breathe on their own
This trial tests whether a special mattress that senses breathing movements can help doctors decide when to remove breathing support from newborns. It may reduce the time babies need a breathing machine.
New Taipei CityAges Up to 1 year - NCT06580600Recruiting
Precision medicine for steroids in preschool wheeze
This study tests if giving oral steroids (medicine to reduce airway swelling) only when needed based on a child's own biology can help preschool children with wheezing. It aims to find the best treatment for each child, avoiding unnecessary medicine.
Belfast, NIAges 2–5 - NCT06581939Recruiting
Early rehab with nutrition after ICU ventilation
This study tests whether starting physical therapy and tailored nutrition early and continuing for a longer time helps people recover after being on a breathing machine and blood pressure support in the ICU.
AlbiAges 18 years+ - NCT06582745RecruitingPhase 2
Trametinib for Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH)
This trial tests a targeted drug called trametinib (a MEK inhibitor) for people with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) that is newly diagnosed, relapsed, or hasn't responded to other treatments. It aims to see if trametinib can better control the disease with fewer side effects.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 1–30 - NCT06567717RecruitingPhase 2
Zinc and vitamin B3 supplement for IPF
This trial tests whether adding zinc and nicotinamide riboside (a vitamin B3-like supplement) to standard IPF treatment can help improve lung function. It is for people with IPF who are already seeing a lung doctor and live in certain states.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT06579872Recruiting
Heart-Lung Function and Foot Pressure in COPD
This study looks at how your heart and lungs work together (cardiopulmonary function) and how you put pressure on your feet while walking (plantar pressure) in people with COPD. It may help design better rehabilitation programs.
New Taipei CityAges 45–65 - NCT06570889RecruitingPhase 3
Vitamin D in pregnancy to prevent early childhood asthma
This trial tests if taking extra vitamin D during pregnancy can prevent asthma in young children. It is for pregnant women in Denmark who already have certain healthy fat levels in their blood.
Gentofte MunicipalityAges 18–45
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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- Women’s health & pregnancy
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- Blood & lymphatic
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- 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.