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
- 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06102499Recruiting
Comparing oxygen readings from different pulse oximeters in the ICU
This study tests how well different pulse oximeters measure oxygen levels compared to a direct blood test in patients in the intensive care unit. It aims to find which devices are most accurate for monitoring oxygen.
Montreal, QuebecAges birth–100 years - NCT06529081Recruiting
Radiation schedule for advanced small-cell lung cancer after chemo-immunotherapy
This study tests a specific radiation schedule (15 sessions to the chest and up to 3 sessions to other spots) for people with advanced small-cell lung cancer that responded to first-line chemo combined with immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this radiation approach can improve control of the disease.
LublinAges 18 years+ - NCT05157685RecruitingPhase 3
Azithromycin for chronic pus-filled sinus inflammation
This Phase 3 trial tests whether the antibiotic azithromycin can improve chronic sinus problems where there is persistent pus and swelling. It’s for adults who have not improved despite at least two prior antibiotics.
BordeauxAges 18–70 - NCT06483698Recruiting
Tracking recovery after early lung cancer surgery
This study follows people with stage I lung cancer to see how they do after surgery. It aims to learn what affects recovery and long-term outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT06554301RecruitingPhase 1
Empagliflozin for pulmonary arterial hypertension study
This study tests if the diabetes drug empagliflozin can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition causing high blood pressure in the lungs. It aims to see if the drug improves symptoms and is safe for patients with moderate symptoms.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06557343Recruiting
Lung Cell Study After Chest Radiation
This study looks at cells from the lungs of people who developed lung inflammation after chest radiation for cancer. It aims to understand why some people get this reaction, which may help find better treatments.
EdinburghAges 18 years+ - NCT06559150RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ensifentrine for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
This trial tests an inhaled drug called ensifentrine in people with bronchiectasis (damaged, widened airways in the lungs). The goal is to see if it can reduce flare-ups and improve symptoms.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT06567015RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for advanced lung cancer that stopped responding to current treatments
This trial tests a new medicine, STX-241, for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (NSCLC) that has stopped responding to current targeted therapies. The goal is to see if this new drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06566079RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ISM6331 for advanced mesothelioma or other solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called ISM6331 for people with advanced mesothelioma or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug targets a specific pathway that may help stop tumor growth.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06561685RecruitingPhase 1
Study of LY4050784 for Advanced Solid Tumors with SMARCA4 Changes
This trial tests a new drug, LY4050784, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in a gene called SMARCA4 (BRG1). The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective. It may be an option for those who have tried other treatments or have no standard options left.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06566820Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term follow-up for sleep apnea study
This is a follow-up study for people with obstructive sleep apnea who have already completed two prior studies with the same medicine. The goal is to keep tracking your health and the medicine's effects over a longer time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06564324RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing taletrectinib to standard therapy for ROS1-positive lung cancer
This study compares a new targeted therapy pill (taletrectinib) to standard treatments for people with advanced ROS1-positive lung cancer. The goal is to see if taletrectinib works better at shrinking tumors and delaying cancer growth.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06561386RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug combo for advanced lung cancer
This trial is comparing a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and relatlimab) plus chemotherapy against the standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) plus chemotherapy for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has a certain protein (PD-L1) on at least 1% of its cells. The goal is to see if the new combination works better.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06562192RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a radioactive drug for advanced pancreatic, lung, breast, and colorectal cancers
This trial tests a new radioactive drug (177Lu-NNS309) for people with advanced pancreatic, lung, breast, or colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. It aims to see if the drug can target and shrink tumors.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–100 - NCT06566443RecruitingPhase 1
Honokiol for early-stage lung cancer before surgery
This trial tests a natural compound called honokiol in people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who are scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see if honokiol can help shrink or control the tumor before it is removed.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06563999RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new drugs for stage III lung cancer with rare gene changes
This trial tests whether giving treatment before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) can help people with stage III lung cancer that has certain rare gene changes. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor enough to allow surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06563388RecruitingPhase 3
SABR for limited metastatic cancer (ID-COMET trial)
This study tests a precise radiation technique called SABR to treat cancer that has spread to a few spots. It aims to see if this approach can help control the cancer better than usual treatment, especially for lung, prostate, colorectal, or other solid tumors with limited spread.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 1 year+ - NCT06560255RecruitingPhase 3
Fish oil in pregnancy to prevent childhood asthma
This study tests if taking fish oil during pregnancy can help lower the risk of childhood asthma. If you have low omega-3 levels, you may be randomly assigned to receive fish oil or a placebo.
Gentofte MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT06552234RecruitingPhase 2
Study of repotrectinib for older or frail patients with ROS1-positive lung cancer
This trial tests an oral targeted therapy called repotrectinib in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a change in the ROS1 gene. It is designed for patients who are either 70 or older, or have a lower performance status (ECOG 2 or higher), meaning they may be more frail or have more symptoms. The goal is to see if repotrectinib can help shrink or control the cancer.
Aix-en-Provence, Bouches Du RhôneAges 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.
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.