Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,346 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,049
- Phase 2834
- Phase 1456
- Phase 3421
- Phase 1/Phase 2309
- Phase 4212
- Phase 2/Phase 365
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer415
- Asthma193
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer184
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer178
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer157
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- COPD133
- Breast Cancer111
- Pulmonary Hypertension104
- COVID-1993
- Colorectal Cancer90
- NSCLC87
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease86
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)77
- Cystic Fibrosis76
- Interstitial Lung Disease75
- Ovarian Cancer71
- Pneumonia69
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 Center34
- University Health Network, Toronto33
- GlaxoSmithKline30
Where studies are running
- California385
- Alabama178
- Arizona153
- Florida120
- Massachusetts120
- Maryland114
- New York113
- Texas87
- Pennsylvania81
- Illinois73
Recruiting studies6,346 total
- NCT05360914Recruiting
Hospital care at home for older adults with acute illnesses
This trial tests whether it is safe and helpful to manage certain sudden (acute) infections and medical problems with hospital-level care delivered at home or in a nursing home. It may help you avoid unnecessary hospital stays while still getting close medical follow-up.
SilkeborgAges 65 years+ - 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 - NCT06115018Recruiting
Oral device for sleep apnea after palate surgery
This study tests whether a special oral device (OPR) can help people with sleep apnea after they have had palate surgery. It looks at how well it works and if the benefits last over time.
TainanAges 18–100 - NCT07780669RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new drug for moderate to severe COPD in smokers
This study tests a new medication (GSK5784283) for people with moderate to severe COPD who have a certain type of inflammation (eosinophilic). Participants must be on standard inhaler therapy and have a history of smoking. The trial will compare the new drug to a placebo.
Doral, FloridaAges 40–80 - NCT07775976Enrolling by invitation
Whole-heart checkup with a wearable heart monitor
This study looks at how well a wearable heart monitor and special software can check the health of your whole heart and assess your risk of future heart problems. It may help doctors create more personalized care plans.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07780656RecruitingPhase 3
Felcorekibart for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
This study tests a new medicine, felcorekibart, to see if it can reduce COPD flare-ups better than a placebo after 52 weeks. It's designed for people with high eosinophils, a type of white blood cell linked to inflammation.
Miami, FloridaAges 40–80 - NCT07782996RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new asthma drug for people with uncontrolled asthma
This study is testing whether an investigational drug called GSK5784283 can improve asthma control compared to a placebo. It is for people with uncontrolled asthma who are already on standard daily asthma medications.
Miami Lakes, FloridaAges 12–80 - NCT07782970RecruitingPhase 3
Treatment for chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps
This study tests a new medication (felcorekibart) to see if it reduces nasal polyps and symptoms like congestion and loss of smell. It may help people whose current treatments aren't enough.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07777822RecruitingPhase 3
First-line treatment for metastatic non-squamous lung cancer with RAS mutation
This trial tests whether adding a new drug (zoldonrasib) to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help people with a specific type of lung cancer. It is for those with a RAS G12D mutation and no prior treatment for metastatic disease.
Plantation, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07778316RecruitingPhase 3
Tarlatamab for small cell lung cancer after first chemotherapy
This trial tests a new drug called tarlatamab, given either as an injection under the skin or through an IV, for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has grown or come back after one round of chemotherapy. The goal is to see which way of giving the drug works better and is safer.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–99 - NCT07782957RecruitingPhase 3
New shot for severe nasal polyps with ongoing sinus symptoms
This study tests an experimental medication called felcorekibart, given as an injection, to see if it reduces nasal polyps and improves sinus symptoms like congestion and loss of smell. It is for adults who have had nasal polyps for at least a year and have already tried standard treatments like steroid sprays or pills, or had surgery.
Sherman Oaks, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07779408RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
H5N8 flu vaccine study for healthy adults
This study tests an experimental flu vaccine designed to protect against the H5N8 bird flu virus. It is given with an ingredient that may boost the immune response. The study will check if the vaccine is safe and how well it triggers the body's defenses.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07780643RecruitingPhase 3
Asthma study for uncontrolled asthma on inhaled steroids
This study is testing an investigational medication for people with uncontrolled asthma. Participants must have moderate-to-severe asthma, be on appropriate maintenance therapy, and meet specific safety criteria.
Miami Lakes, FloridaAges 12–80 - NCT06551337RecruitingPhase 4
Vitamin D for bronchiectasis patients
This trial tests if taking vitamin D can help people with bronchiectasis have fewer flare-ups. It is only for patients who were in an earlier study that checked their vitamin D levels.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07776353Recruiting
Understanding weight loss in advanced cancer
This study looks at how weight loss and muscle loss affect people with advanced cancer. It aims to find different types of weight loss to better guide treatment and care.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07783971Recruiting
Lung cancer microbiome study
This study looks at the bacteria and other microbes in lung cancer tissue to understand how they might affect the disease. It may help find new ways to treat or manage non-small cell lung cancer.
Chongqing, Liangjiang NewAges 30–80 - NCT07782164Recruiting
Irreversible electroporation for recurrent pelvic tumors
This study tests a new technique called irreversible electroporation (IRE) for treating pelvic tumors that have returned despite earlier treatment. IRE uses electrical pulses to destroy cancer cells without surgery, offering a potential option when other local treatments like surgery or radiation are not suitable.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07783477RecruitingPhase 1
Armored CAR T cells for DLL3 positive cancers
This trial tests an experimental treatment using your own immune cells, modified to better find and attack cancer cells that carry a marker called DLL3. It is for people with certain neuroendocrine tumors, including small cell lung cancer, who have already tried standard treatments.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07781501Recruiting
Study of long-term effects of covid-19
This study looks at the long-term effects of COVID-19, sometimes called Long COVID. By studying saliva and health info, researchers hope to understand why some people have lasting symptoms.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT07780760Recruiting
Numbing throat spray to ease pain after tonsil removal in children
This study tests whether a numbing mist sprayed into the throat before surgery can reduce sore throat pain children feel after having their tonsils removed. It compares two numbing medicines to see if one works better than the other.
Al FayyumAges 3–15 - NCT07780331Recruiting
Virtual reality and games to reduce fear in children using inhalers
This study tests whether using virtual reality glasses or playing games on a tablet can help reduce fear and anxiety in young children (aged 4-6) when they need to take medication through an inhaler or nebulizer. It aims to see if these distractions make the experience more comfortable.
Balıkesir, BalıkesirAges 4–6 - NCT07783074Recruiting
Fatigue study using digital outcomes in multiple sclerosis and long COVID
This study is investigating fatigue using digital outcomes in people with multiple sclerosis, long COVID, and healthy volunteers. Participants must own a smartphone, be fluent in German or English, and be willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion criteria include having taken certain medications recently, being pregnant or lactating, or having additional health conditions that could affect fatigue or the autonomic nervous system.
Basel, BaselAges 18–65 - NCT07777445Recruiting
Oxygen treatment during exercise for lung and pulmonary vascular disease
This study compares breathing normal air versus low-flow liquid oxygen during exercise to see if oxygen helps improve performance in people with conditions affecting the lungs or the blood vessels in the lungs. You would exercise while using a portable oxygen device and then without it to compare the effects.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT07777367Recruiting
Exercise with liquid oxygen in chronic lung disease
This study compares how well people with chronic lung diseases perform during exercise when breathing regular air versus when using low-flow liquid oxygen. It aims to see if using liquid oxygen during exercise can improve exercise ability and quality of life.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,346 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 9,900 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.