Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,643 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,313
- Phase 2851
- Phase 1471
- Phase 3424
- Phase 1/Phase 2309
- Phase 4209
- Phase 2/Phase 366
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer425
- Asthma194
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer189
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer181
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer172
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea155
- COPD142
- Breast Cancer111
- COVID-19107
- Pulmonary Hypertension101
- NSCLC95
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease90
- Colorectal Cancer84
- Interstitial Lung Disease79
- Pneumonia79
- Cystic Fibrosis78
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)73
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome72
Leading sponsors
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris79
- AstraZeneca64
- Mayo Clinic53
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center46
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)39
- VA Office of Research and Development39
- Chinese University of Hong Kong36
- Shanghai Chest Hospital36
- University Health Network, Toronto36
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center34
Where studies are running
- California393
- Alabama173
- Arizona155
- Massachusetts128
- Florida116
- New York113
- Maryland111
- Texas91
- Pennsylvania82
- Illinois72
Recruiting studies6,643 total
- NCT01280994RecruitingPhase 2
Lung MRI test using special gas to measure breathing
This Phase 2 study uses a special type of MRI with inhaled gas to measure how well your lungs work. It may help researchers better understand lung function in healthy people and in people with lung disease.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT01365169Recruiting
How activity level and daily function relate to cancer survival
This study looks at how physical activity (movement during the day) and a clinician-rated “day-to-day function” score relate to overall survival in people with certain cancers. It may help doctors understand who benefits most from activity-focused care and better monitoring.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT01347216Recruiting
COMPERA study for lung vessel pressure medicines
This study follows people with different types of high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) to see how starting specific lung blood vessel medicines affects outcomes. It may help improve how clinicians choose and monitor treatment over time.
LeuvenAges 1 week+ - NCT01884051Recruiting
Study of blood and skin changes in pulmonary hypertension
This study looks at how hormones, metabolism, and body signals relate to pulmonary arterial hypertension. You may be eligible if you (or a family member) have idiopathic, inherited, or related pulmonary arterial hypertension, and you can do required blood and other testing.
Nashville, TennesseeAges Up to 90 years - NCT01993498Recruiting
Study side effects of cancer treatment in localized breast or lung cancer
This study looks at long-term side effects from standard cancer treatments and how they affect daily life and resources. It may help improve care for people with breast or lung cancer that has not spread.
VillejuifAges 18 years+ - NCT02012699Recruiting
Cancer registry for people with or at risk of cancer
This trial collects health information and samples (a “cancer repository”) to help researchers study cancer and cancer risk. You may be able to join if you’ve had cancer before or if you’re at higher risk or have concerning findings.
Greenwood Village, ColoradoAges 19–110 - NCT02779478Recruiting
Studying lung bacteria in people with NTM bronchiectasis
This study looks at the community of tiny organisms in the lungs (the lung microbiome) in people with bronchiectasis caused by NTM (non-tuberculous mycobacteria). It compares people with positive NTM cultures to people without, to better understand what’s going on in the lungs and why symptoms may differ.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT02917369Recruiting
Study of integrative care for large-cell lung cancer
This trial is looking at an approach to treat large-cell lung cancer. It may help people who have not yet had cancer chemotherapy and who are well enough to do day-to-day activities.
Ganzhou, JiangxiAges 18–75 - NCT02410850Recruiting
Test how well long-term mouth devices work for sleep apnea
This trial looks at how effective an oral (mouth) appliance is over the long term for people with obstructive sleep apnea. If you already use a mouth device, this study may help doctors understand whether it continues to work well over time.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18–90 - NCT02852928Recruiting
ChILD-EU registry for childhood lung disease samples
This trial builds a European “registry and biobank” of children with suspected or confirmed interstitial lung disease (a type of lung problem), as well as conditions that can look similar. It helps researchers learn more about these rare childhood lung diseases and connect families to future studies.
Hanover, Lower SaxonyAges Any age - NCT02270476Recruiting
Study of how cystic fibrosis lung disease changes over time
This observational study follows children newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis to understand how their lung disease develops. It may help doctors better predict disease course and choose the right timing for care.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges Any age - NCT02279329Recruiting
Tracking lung changes with special gas MRI scans
This study repeatedly takes special MRI pictures of the lungs using helium-3 and xenon-129 gas to track how lung function changes over time. It may help researchers better understand lung disease in people who have COPD or bronchiectasis, or a long smoking history.
London, OntarioAges 50–85 - NCT02419274Recruiting
Asthma group study for adults in Germany
This study follows adults with asthma to better understand the disease and help improve care. It checks basic eligibility such as diagnosis, language, and recent health history.
GroßhansdorfAges 18–99 - NCT02417740Recruiting
Study of the natural course of noncirrhotic portal hypertension
This study follows people with noncirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) or people at risk for it to better understand how the condition progresses over time. It does not sound like a medication trial—more like careful monitoring to learn what happens in different people.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 12–100 - NCT02327897Recruiting
Study of asthma symptoms and air exposures over time
This study follows people with moderate-to-severe asthma and repeatedly checks how their lungs and symptoms relate to environmental exposures over time. It may help researchers better understand what triggers asthma and how exposures affect asthma control.
Research Triangle Park, North CarolinaAges 18–60 - NCT02740868RecruitingPhase 2
Breathing MRI using xenon gas to study lungs
This trial uses a special breathing MRI (you breathe a gas mixture) to measure how well your lungs work. It studies healthy kids and people with lung conditions like cystic fibrosis or asthma, and it may help researchers better understand lung function and flare-ups.
Toronto, OntarioAges 8 years+ - NCT02272049RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Hyperpolarized gas MRI scan for lung imaging in people 6+
This trial tests a special MRI scan that uses an inhaled, tracer gas to create clearer pictures of how your lungs work. It may help doctors see lung function more precisely in children and adults who can safely complete the scan.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 6 years+ - NCT02596490Recruiting
Couple meditation program for metastatic lung cancer and partners
This study tests whether a couple-based meditation program can help people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer and their romantic partners cope better during treatment. It looks at the experience of both the patient and their partner, not just the patient alone.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02755974Recruiting
Study of COPD flare-ups in adults with reduced lung function
This study follows people with COPD flare-ups (sudden worsening of breathing) to better understand what happens and what might help. You may be asked for consent and lung-function tests if you meet the breathing and age requirements.
LondonAges 40–100 - NCT02299921Recruiting
Alcohol and drug effects on immunity in ICU breathing patients
This study looks at how alcohol and other drugs can affect the body’s immune system in people who are very sick in the ICU due to breathing problems. It may help doctors better understand immune changes during critical illness and respiratory failure.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–90 - NCT02735707RecruitingPhase 3
Adaptive trial for severe pneumonia care in intensive care
This study tests ways to improve treatment for adults with severe pneumonia that lands them in the ICU, adjusting the plan as results come in. It may help your care team find better treatments for lung infection and breathing/heart support needs.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT02139163Recruiting
Study of community-acquired pneumonia symptoms and X-ray findings
This study looks at adults with community-acquired pneumonia, using symptom checks and chest X-ray results. It may help researchers better understand what pneumonia looks like in the community and how it progresses.
HanoverAges 18 years+ - NCT02128906RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus chemo choices for throat cancer, using a tumor marker
This trial compares two treatment combinations given with radiation for certain cancers of the throat. It also uses a lab test on the tumor (ERCC1) to help choose and study which treatment works better.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02762175Recruiting
Track breathing airway changes after jaw surgery for sleep apnea
This study records how your upper airway changes on scans after a jaw surgery called MMA for obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS). It also looks at how those changes relate to quality of life, which may help doctors better predict who benefits from surgery.
BrugesAges Any age
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,643 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 10,656 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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- Cancer
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- Hormones & metabolism
- Mental health
- Digestive system
- Immune system & allergy
- Women’s health & pregnancy
- Skin
- 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.