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
- NCT03934957Recruiting
Study of health in people living in Hamburg
This study follows adults living in Hamburg to better understand health and health-related factors over time. You may help researchers learn what influences health in this age group.
HamburgAges 45–74 - NCT03959748Recruiting
Pulmonary hypertension patients’ heart-lung pressure database study
This study builds a database of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. It may help doctors better understand these conditions in the Polish population and improve future care decisions.
KrakowAges 3 months+ - NCT04160715Recruiting
Registry for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in Korea
This study is a registry that collects health information from people diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It may help researchers better understand IPF and how it changes over time, even if it doesn’t involve a new medication.
Seongnam-siAges 30–100 - NCT04192656RecruitingPhase 4
PAP treatment for sudden hearing loss with sleep apnea
This trial tests whether using PAP (a breathing device for sleep apnea) can improve sudden hearing loss that happens alongside obstructive sleep apnea. It may help by reducing stress on the body during sleep and supporting hearing recovery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04286841Recruiting
Immunotherapy before lung surgery for early lung cancer
This trial looks at giving immunotherapy before surgery for certain early-stage lung cancers to help shrink the tumor and improve outcomes. It is mainly for people whose lung cancer can be removed by surgery and who don’t have specific gene changes like EGFR or ALK.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT04494724RecruitingPhase 2
Clazakizumab for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
This trial tests a drug called clazakizumab, which may reduce harmful inflammation in the lungs of people hospitalized with COVID-19. It aims to see if the drug can help patients recover better than a placebo.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04095351Recruiting
Study of connective tissue disease affecting the lungs
This study looks at people aged 18 and older who have a connective tissue disease and lung involvement. It aims to better understand how these lung problems progress and may help doctors choose better care.
InnsbruckAges 18–80 - NCT04442191RecruitingPhase 2
Convalescent plasma for hospitalized COVID-19 patients over 40
This trial tests whether donated “recovered patient” plasma (antibodies from people who had COVID-19) can improve outcomes for people hospitalized with COVID-19. It focuses on patients early in their illness who need a small amount of oxygen.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40 years+ - NCT02918188RecruitingPhase 2
Hydrogen therapy for steroid-resistant graft-versus-host disease
This Phase 2 study tests whether hydrogen therapy can improve symptoms in people with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) who cannot tolerate steroid treatment. If steroids aren’t working or can’t be used, this trial may offer an alternative approach to help control the illness.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Up to 65 years - NCT04538937Recruiting
Study of high eosinophils causing lung/airway damage
This registry study looks at adults with high eosinophils (a type of immune cell) that are believed to be causing damage in the airways or lungs. It aims to better identify these eosinophils and understand what is going on so future treatments can improve.
InnsbruckAges 18 years+ - NCT04538859Recruiting
Study of causes of flare-ups and death in bronchiectasis
This study looks at what factors are linked to flare-ups and serious outcomes in people with non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. You may be followed because your lung scans and recent stability help researchers understand what predicts worsening.
Hong Kong, Please SelectAges 18 years+ - NCT04363541Recruiting
Thermotherapy for mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms
This trial studies whether local heat treatment (thermotherapy) can improve outcomes for people with mild to moderate COVID-19. It’s designed for people early in their illness (within 5 days) who still have good oxygen levels.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 18 years+ - NCT03331302RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Tested lung imaging scans in stable COPD patients
This study compares two ways of seeing how well your lungs work: a special MRI scan and another scan that uses a different gas. It may help researchers find which imaging test best reflects lung function in people with COPD.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04026360Recruiting
Study early lung, virus, and gut changes in children with cystic fibrosis
This study looks at how a child’s early lung function, viral infections, and gut (microbiome) changes affect cystic fibrosis over time. It may help doctors understand what predicts how lung disease develops, which could improve future care.
BernAges birth–18 years - NCT04973579Recruiting
Stent plus heart surgery for high risk carotid patients
This trial looks at whether doing carotid artery stenting at the same time as heart surgery is safe and effective for people at high risk of stroke around the time of surgery. It targets people with significant carotid narrowing who also need heart surgery for specific heart problems.
KrakowAges 18 years+ - NCT04665674Recruiting
Study of adults with pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis
This study follows adults with a specific lung condition to better understand how it behaves over time. If you have the right diagnosis, joining could help researchers learn what to expect and how to manage it.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT04662658RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a special MRI gas scan of healthy lungs
This study tests a special MRI scan that uses a “hyperpolarized” gas to look at how well the lungs are working. It’s likely looking for safe imaging results and clear lung measurements in people without lung disease.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04679584Recruiting
Study of long-term effects after COVID-19 infection
This study looks at how COVID-19 can affect health and quality of life over the long term. It may help researchers understand symptoms that can last and what changes people experience after recovery.
Würzburg, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT03795662Recruiting
Surviving Pneumonia
This trial studies treatment for pneumonia by enrolling people who have pneumonia signs on a chest X-ray plus typical symptoms like fever, cough, trouble breathing, or chest pain. It may help doctors test approaches for better outcomes after pneumonia.
HillerødAges 18 years+ - NCT04829708RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing brain spread in limited-stage small cell lung cancer
This trial compares two ways to manage limited-stage small cell lung cancer that has improved after initial chemotherapy and radiation. Participants will either get preventive brain radiation or have regular brain MRI scans instead, to see which approach is safer and works better.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT04879069Recruiting
Registry study for recent high-risk blood clot in the lungs
This trial is a registry that collects information about people with a recent lung blood clot diagnosed by CT scan. It particularly focuses on higher-risk cases to better understand outcomes and care in the first 2 weeks after symptoms start.
Poznan, GreaterPolandAges 18 years+ - NCT03791034Recruiting
Blood DNA test to guide treatment in early lung cancer
This trial studies a “cell-free DNA” blood test to help diagnose and guide treatment decisions for early non-small cell lung cancer. It may help doctors tailor care based on genetic signals seen in the blood before and around surgery.
SeoulAges 18–90 - NCT04905056RecruitingPhase 2
Ablation treatment for lung ground-glass nodules that don’t go away
This Phase 2 trial studies whether a procedure called “ablation” is safe and effective for certain lung cancers that appear as ground-glass spots on CT scans and do not improve after 3 months. It may help people who cannot fully have surgery for their condition.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT04445285RecruitingPhase 2
Test drops to thin lung mucus in severe COVID-19
This Phase 2 trial tests rhDNase (a medication similar to Pulmozyme) to improve outcomes and reduce the risk of death in people with severe COVID-19 causing breathing failure. It’s meant for adults who need high-flow oxygen or a breathing machine.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 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.
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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.