Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,644 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,309
- Phase 2852
- Phase 1471
- Phase 3427
- Phase 1/Phase 2310
- Phase 4209
- Phase 2/Phase 366
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer426
- Asthma194
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer188
- 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
- Alabama172
- Arizona155
- Massachusetts128
- Florida117
- New York113
- Maryland111
- Texas91
- Pennsylvania81
- Illinois72
Recruiting studies6,644 total
- NCT06560554Enrolling by invitation
Fermented diet for long COVID microbiome health
This study tests whether eating fermented foods (like yogurt, kimchi, or sauerkraut) can improve gut health and ease symptoms in people with long COVID. You'll log your food on your phone and follow a fermented diet for a period of time.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06557928Enrolling by invitation
Study of body and mind changes in the Tibetan plateau
This study looks at how healthy people's bodies and minds adapt when they travel to the high-altitude Tibetan plateau. It aims to help understand the changes and find ways to support people working there.
BeijingAges 18–50 - NCT06549088Enrolling by invitation
Lung cancer tissue imaging study using light
This study tests a new imaging technique that uses light to look at lung tissue removed during surgery. It may help doctors see cancer details more clearly without damaging the tissue.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06544928Enrolling by invitation
Home monitoring for COPD flare-ups after hospital discharge
This study tests a wearable device that listens to your breathing at home. It may help detect early signs of a COPD flare-up so you can get care sooner. You can join if you have moderate to severe COPD and recently left the hospital for a flare-up.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 40–80 - NCT06526221Enrolling by invitation
Urine test to check TB medication use
This study checks a simple urine test to see if people with TB are taking their medication (isoniazid) regularly. It aims to help doctors find out sooner if someone is missing doses, so they can offer extra support.
Chennai, Tamil NaduAges 18 years+ - NCT06513871Enrolling by invitation
Social perception study for ages 16 and up
This study looks at how people understand social situations. It may help us learn more about social thinking in everyday life.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 16–65 - NCT06513858Enrolling by invitation
Community drum circle for wellness
This study looks at how a community drum circle may affect your wellbeing. It is open to anyone aged 16 and older.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 16–65 - NCT06513845Enrolling by invitation
Drum circle study for adults
This study is looking at how drumming together in a group may affect people's sense of connection and well-being. You may be able to join if you are 18 or older.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–65 - NCT06512142Enrolling by invitation
AI for pollution-related lung disease detection
This study uses artificial intelligence to analyze lung images and breathing tests from people with COPD, asthma, or lung cancer to better understand how pollution affects the lungs. It may help find new ways to detect these diseases earlier.
Timișoara, Timiș CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06503939Enrolling by invitation
Treating long COVID cough with inhaled steroids
This trial is testing if inhaled steroid medications (ICS or ICS/LABA) can help people whose cough continues long after a COVID-19 infection. It is designed for adults whose cough started after a positive COVID test and has lasted more than 8 weeks without other lung issues.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT06448988Enrolling by invitation
Lung function in two surgical positions
This study measures how well your lungs work while you are lying on your back versus in the side-lying park-bench position during brain or spine surgery. It aims to help doctors understand which position is easier for you to breathe in.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT06445673Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up study for PAH patients from TripleTRE
This study follows up with people who previously took part in another PAH study called TripleTRE. It observes their long-term treatment and health outcomes without giving any new medication. If you were in TripleTRE, you may be able to continue sharing your experiences.
LinzAges 18 years+ - NCT06434558Enrolling by invitation
MRI predictors of cryolysis for sleep apnea
This study uses MRI scans to see how well a cold treatment (cryolysis) works for obstructive sleep apnea. It is only open to people already in the ARCTIC-3 trial at the University of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Any age - NCT06421402Enrolling by invitation
Health program for chronic lung disease in Barcelona
This study tests a health program for people with serious lung conditions like COPD or hard-to-treat asthma, especially those who also have other health issues. It aims to see if the program helps them feel better and manage their health in Barcelona.
BarcelonaAges Up to 85 years - NCT06419179Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Maintenance therapy for HRD-positive small-cell lung cancer
This trial tests whether a combination of two medications, durvalumab and olaparib, can help keep your extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer from coming back after standard first-line treatment. It is for people whose tumors have a specific genetic feature called HRD.
Cologne, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18–120 - NCT06401720Enrolling by invitation
Flu immune response study by age
This study looks at how the immune system reacts to the flu in people of different ages. If you have flu symptoms and don't have cancer or take immune-suppressing drugs, you may be able to join.
SödertäljeAges 18 years+ - NCT06391749Enrolling by invitation
Blood test for multiple cancers in people with symptoms
This trial tests a new blood test (SPOT-MAS) that looks for signs of multiple cancers in people who already have symptoms and are being checked with imaging. If the blood test is positive, you'll get more detailed scans or a biopsy to see if cancer is present.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06370416Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Preventing bone marrow suppression from chemo in advanced lung cancer
This trial tests if trilaciclib can protect your bone marrow during chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to reduce side effects like low blood counts, which can cause fatigue, infections, or bleeding.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06336525Enrolling by invitation
Sleep health in rural Appalachia and Mississippi Delta
This study examines how sleep is linked to heart and metabolic health in people living in rural Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta. If you are already part of the RURAL Study, you may be able to join this sleep-focused part of the research.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 25–65 - NCT06335862Enrolling by invitation
Surgery to stop windpipe collapse in babies with esophageal atresia
This trial tests a surgery called posterior tracheopexy to prevent the windpipe from collapsing in babies with esophageal atresia and tracheomalacia. It may help your child breathe more easily.
RotterdamAges 8 months+ - NCT06332131Enrolling by invitation
Heart blood vessel effects of immunotherapy in breast and lung cancer
This trial studies whether immunotherapy drugs (called immune checkpoint inhibitors) affect the small blood vessels of the heart. If you have breast cancer or lung cancer and are starting a specific treatment plan, you may be asked to have a special heart scan before and during therapy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06330116Enrolling by invitation
Mouth and throat exercises for snoring and mild sleep apnea
This study tests different forms of oral myofunctional therapy (exercises for your mouth and throat) to find out which works best for reducing snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea. It may help you breathe better and sleep more soundly.
Köge, Region SjællandAges 18–75 - NCT06324110Enrolling by invitation
Lung cancer screening follow-up study
This study is testing whether a centralized support program helps people get regular lung cancer screening. If you are at risk for lung cancer and have had a screening CT scan at one of the participating health centers, this study may help improve care.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06281964Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
New pill for EGFR Exon 20 lung cancer
This study tests a new pill called PLB1004 for people whose lung cancer has a specific EGFR mutation (exon 20 insertion). It is for those who have not yet had any treatment for their advanced cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangzhouAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,644 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 10,689 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.