Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,618 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,290
- Phase 2848
- Phase 1471
- Phase 3423
- Phase 1/Phase 2311
- Phase 4207
- Phase 2/Phase 368
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer424
- Asthma194
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer189
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer180
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer170
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- COPD143
- Breast Cancer109
- COVID-19107
- Pulmonary Hypertension100
- NSCLC95
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease90
- Colorectal Cancer86
- Cystic Fibrosis78
- Interstitial Lung Disease78
- Pneumonia78
- Ovarian Cancer74
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome73
Leading sponsors
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris79
- AstraZeneca64
- Mayo Clinic53
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center46
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)40
- VA Office of Research and Development39
- Shanghai Chest Hospital36
- University Health Network, Toronto36
- Chinese University of Hong Kong35
- Riphah International University34
Where studies are running
- California390
- Alabama175
- Arizona154
- Massachusetts128
- Florida117
- New York113
- Maryland110
- Texas89
- Pennsylvania84
- Colorado71
Recruiting studies6,618 total
- NCT06612125Recruiting
Comparing breathing support methods in children having hernia surgery
This trial compares two different ways of giving breathing support during laparoscopic hernia repair surgery in young children. It may be a good fit if your child is between 1 and 5 years old, generally healthy, and scheduled for this specific surgery.
BenisuefAges 1–5 - NCT06584929Recruiting
Rural smoking cessation app study
This study tests a smartphone-based program to help people who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day quit. It focuses on adults in rural areas who want to stop smoking using their own device.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21 years+ - NCT06561971Recruiting
How spinning speed affects saliva tests in smokers
This trial looks at how different speeds of spinning saliva samples affect a marker of inflammation (hs-CRP). It compares people who don't smoke, light smokers, and heavy smokers to see if the spinning speed matters for test results.
Izmir, ÇiğliAges 18–30 - NCT06430697Recruiting
Paracetamol's effect on blood pressure in ICU patients
This trial measures how a common painkiller, paracetamol, affects blood pressure in intensive care patients. If you are in the ICU and your doctor has ordered paracetamol, this study may help understand its hemodynamic effects.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT06339632Recruiting
Electrical stimulation of breathing nerves and muscles in healthy adults
This study tests two gentle electrical stimulation methods on the nerves and muscles that help you breathe. It is for healthy adults to see how these treatments affect breathing.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18–60 - NCT06321263Recruiting
Comparing muscle training for older adults: limbs vs. breathing
This study compares two types of muscle training for older adults: one focuses on muscles in your arms and legs, and the other on your breathing muscles. The goal is to see which helps improve your ability to walk and stay active.
ÇanakkaleAges 65–80 - NCT06234722Enrolling by invitation
How Prices Affect Tobacco Use in Appalachia
This study looks at how the price of different tobacco and nicotine products might change how much people in Appalachia buy or use them. If you use nicotine or tobacco daily and don't plan to quit soon, you may be able to join.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 21 years+ - NCT06120790Recruiting
A sip of water for people with a tracheostomy
This trial tests whether people with a tracheostomy can safely drink a small amount of water (3 ounces) without choking or aspirating. It may help determine if you can enjoy water by mouth again.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06077019Recruiting
How lung function affects exercise in fit adults
This study looks at how your lung function may limit your exercise capacity, even if you are very active. If you are a healthy, highly fit adult aged 18-39, you may be able to help researchers better understand this connection.
CopenhagenAges 18–39 - NCT05565495RecruitingPhase 2
Hydromorphone dosing changes during ECMO
This Phase 2 study looks at how hydromorphone (a strong pain medicine) behaves in the body for people on ECMO, and how that may affect dosing. It may help doctors better choose the right pain-med dose while someone is receiving ECMO.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT05496751Recruiting
Exercise study for people with low activity habits
This study looks at how much your body’s response to exercise can vary over time. They’re enrolling people who are usually sedentary and whose weight and BMI fit their targets, to better understand exercise effects.
Kingston, OntarioAges 25–65 - NCT05279170Recruiting
Mask anesthesia with gentle throat pressure to prevent stomach air
This trial studies a way to hold gentle pressure near the throat during mask anesthesia (with or without a breathing tube) to reduce air going into the stomach. It may help lower the chance of “stomach insufflation” during elective surgery in young children.
LilleAges 2–10 - NCT00404898Recruiting
Study registry for World Trade Center health impacts
This trial is a research registry that enrolls people affected by the September 11, 2001 events who may need ongoing care. It helps researchers understand health impacts over time and supports continued treatment for eligible participants.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT07751783Recruiting
Exercise program for cancer survivors
This trial helps people who have finished cancer treatment start a supervised exercise routine to improve their health. It tests whether a structured program with professional guidance is safe and helpful.
Kaohsiung, TaiwanAges 18–80 - NCT03429036Recruiting
Collecting head and neck tissue samples for research
This study collects tissue and fluid samples from people with head and neck disorders to help researchers learn more about these conditions. By donating leftover samples from your regular medical care, you can help advance research without extra procedures.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3–120 - NCT07189078Recruiting
Comparing intubation methods for patients with low blood oxygen
This study tests two different ways to place a breathing tube in patients who are in intensive care with very low oxygen levels and need help breathing. The goal is to find which method is safer and works better for patients like you.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT07697885Recruiting
Lefamulin safety and effectiveness in pneumonia
This study watches how well the antibiotic lefamulin works in real-life patients with community-acquired pneumonia. It helps doctors understand the drug's safety and effectiveness outside of a controlled research setting.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06424327Recruiting
Lung cancer surgery registry
This study collects information from people having surgery to remove a small part of the lung (segmentectomy) for early-stage lung cancer. It helps doctors learn more about this surgery and its outcomes.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05405491Recruiting
DNA test to guide antibiotic use for pneumonia in ICU patients
This study tests whether using a DNA test on lung fluid can help doctors choose better antibiotics for pneumonia in ICU patients with weakened immune systems. It may lead to more effective treatment and fewer side effects.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06860542RecruitingPhase 2
Inhaled steroid to prevent lung inflammation from returning after immunotherapy
This trial tests whether using an inhaled steroid (budesonide) can help prevent lung inflammation (pneumonitis) from coming back in people who have had it caused by immunotherapy cancer treatment. It may be an option for patients who need extra support after their first bout of this side effect.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07145632Recruiting
Smartphone app to improve inhaler technique for asthma and copd
This study tests a smartphone app that helps you learn or improve how to use your inhaler correctly. The app provides education and training to make sure you get the most from your medication.
Uppsala, Uppsala CountyAges 16 years+ - NCT07751536Recruiting
Proton radiation and intrathecal chemo for lung cancer that has spread to the brain lining
This trial tests a combination of proton radiation to the brain and spine plus chemotherapy given directly into the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. It is for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer) that has spread to the lining of the brain and has continued to grow despite taking a third-generation TKI medicine like osimertinib.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT07738172RecruitingPhase 3
Adding surgery to osimertinib for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests whether removing the main lung tumor with surgery after 12 weeks of osimertinib (a targeted pill) helps control cancer better than osimertinib alone, for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has an EGFR mutation and limited spread.
Taipei, Taipei CityAges 18 years+ - NCT05368662Recruiting
Studying sleep and life quality in children on home ventilation
This study checks how sleep and overall quality of life change for children who use non-invasive breathing support at home. It also uses questionnaires to understand what helps or harms sleep and daily comfort so families and care teams can improve support.
Angers, Maine et LoireAges 6 months–17 years
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,618 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 10,500 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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- 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.