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 applicable4,293
- Phase 2848
- Phase 1470
- Phase 3423
- Phase 1/Phase 2310
- Phase 4207
- Phase 2/Phase 367
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer424
- Asthma194
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer189
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer179
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer171
- 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 Syndrome72
Leading sponsors
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris79
- AstraZeneca65
- Mayo Clinic53
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center46
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)40
- VA Office of Research and Development39
- Chinese University of Hong Kong36
- Shanghai Chest Hospital36
- University Health Network, Toronto36
- Riphah International University34
Where studies are running
- California389
- Alabama174
- Arizona154
- Massachusetts128
- Florida117
- New York113
- Maryland110
- Texas89
- Pennsylvania84
- Colorado71
Recruiting studies6,618 total
- NCT06583616Recruiting
Can blood gas levels predict survival after a pulmonary embolism?
This study looks at whether a simple blood test (the anion gap) can help predict survival in patients with acute pulmonary embolism. It aims to find out if this measurement can guide treatment decisions.
Semarang, Central of JavaAges 18–70 - NCT06554275Recruiting
CCHS research health hub
This study creates a secure health information hub for people with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) to help researchers better understand the condition and find new ways to treat it. Being part of this hub may help advance future studies and care options for CCHS.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT06576596Recruiting
Oxygen during breathing tube placement in children
This study tests a method to keep children breathing easily while their airway is being prepared for surgery. It may help children who are 0-6 years old and having planned surgery under general anesthesia.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges birth–6 years - NCT06534840Recruiting
Predicting lung problems after liver transplant
This study uses a computer program to predict lung problems after a liver transplant. It may help doctors better care for people like you.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT06552013Recruiting
Asthma study for kids in Georgetown and South Park
This study tests whether reducing air pollution can help control asthma in children living in the Duwamish Valley. Kids with poorly controlled asthma who live in specified Seattle neighborhoods may benefit from cleaner air.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 6–17 - NCT06544811Recruiting
Smokefree Native: Smartphone quit support for American Indians
This trial tests a smartphone-based program to help American Indian adults quit smoking. If you are ready to try quitting and have daily access to a smartphone, you may be able to join for free support.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06549231RecruitingPhase 3
Rituximab and mycophenolate for scleroderma lung disease
This trial tests whether combining two drugs, rituximab and mycophenolate mofetil, is safe and works better than standard care for lung scarring caused by scleroderma. It may be an option if your lung disease is severe or getting worse.
ToursAges 18–100 - NCT06465082Recruiting
Can diaphragm ultrasound predict successful breathing tube removal?
This trial uses ultrasound to measure how well your diaphragm (the main muscle you use to breathe) thickens when you breathe in. The goal is to see if this measurement can help doctors decide the best time to remove the breathing tube safely.
Al MansurahAges 18 years+ - NCT06471556RecruitingPhase 2
Steroid pulses for infant lung disease NEHI
This trial tests if giving methylprednisolone (a strong steroid) through an IV can help infants with a rare lung condition called NEHI. The goal is to see if it reduces oxygen needs and improves breathing.
ParisAges Up to 12 years - NCT06452797Recruiting
ICU Staff Predictions for Long-Term Ventilator Patients
This study asks ICU doctors, nurses, or other providers to give their best guess about what will happen to a patient who has been on a breathing machine for two weeks. The goal is to learn how healthcare teams think about recovery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT06362980RecruitingPhase 1
BPI-1178 plus osimertinib for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug (BPI-1178) combined with osimertinib for advanced lung cancer with EGFR mutations. It’s for people whose cancer has progressed after prior treatment with a third-generation EGFR targeted therapy.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06479252Recruiting
Comparing ways to test sit-to-stand in chronic lung disease
This study compares three ways of doing a simple sit-to-stand test for people with chronic lung disease: at the clinic, at home with video supervision, or on your own at home. The goal is to see which option works best and is easiest for patients.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06419062Enrolling by invitation
Using wearables to monitor COPD at home
This study tests if a wearable device can help track your COPD symptoms between doctor visits. You'll use a smartphone or computer to share data, which may help your care team stay on top of your health.
GlasgowAges 18 years+ - NCT06438549Recruiting
Community health workers help pregnant smokers quit
This study tests whether adding a community health worker to your prenatal care team can help pregnant women quit smoking. It's for women who are ready to make a quit plan and are getting care at certain hospitals.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06406777RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
MRI study of lung function after transplant
This study uses MRI scans to look at how well your lungs are working after a double lung transplant. It aims to understand chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD), a condition that can affect transplant patients over time.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–80 - NCT06476756Recruiting
Breathing exercises for recovery after heart surgery
This study tests two breathing techniques to help people recover after heart surgery where the breastbone was opened. The techniques may help you breathe easier and heal faster.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT06391424Recruiting
Oxygen use and breathing effort during ventilator weaning
If you are on a breathing machine in the ICU and ready to try breathing on your own, this study looks at how much oxygen your body uses during that test. It may help doctors better understand when you are ready to come off the ventilator.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06368089Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for patients on a ventilator
This study tests two types of breathing exercises for people who have been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for more than 48 hours and are ready to start breathing on their own. The goal is to see which exercise helps them get off the ventilator faster.
SongkhlaAges 40–80 - NCT06301841Recruiting
Antibiotic choice for COPD with pneumonia in ICU
This trial is testing a new way to choose antibiotics for people with COPD who get pneumonia and need intensive care. The goal is to find the best treatment using a personalized approach.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT06373679Recruiting
Switch or Quit: A study for smokers who want to quit
This study helps adults 21 and older who have tried to quit smoking with a stop-smoking medication. You may be able to join if you want to try quitting again or want to reduce harm from tobacco.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06451081Recruiting
Helping Hong Kong smokers quit with a text-based program
This study tests a new program that uses text messages to help people who smoke daily to quit. It is designed for Hong Kong residents who can read Chinese and own a smartphone.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06283095Recruiting
Expanding the palate to help sleep apnea
This surgery expands the palate to treat obstructive sleep apnea caused by a narrow upper airway. It may help people with mild to moderate sleep apnea who have a specific type of airway collapse seen on a sleep-endoscopy test.
AsyutAges 18–70 - NCT06275542Enrolling by invitation
Removing breathing tube without standard monitoring device
This study tests if it is safe to remove the breathing tube after surgery based on oxygen levels without using a special nerve monitor. It may help find a simpler method for deciding when to take the tube out.
YogyakartaAges 18–60 - NCT06181929Recruiting
Early lung cancer detection in Korean women with family history
This study looks at a new way to find lung cancer early in Korean women who have never smoked but have a family history of lung cancer. You would get a special CT scan (low-dose CT) to check for early signs of cancer, which could help catch it sooner.
Seoul, SeoulAges 45–74
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 10,521 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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- 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.