Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,629 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,297
- Phase 2850
- Phase 1471
- Phase 3425
- Phase 1/Phase 2310
- Phase 4208
- Phase 2/Phase 368
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer425
- Asthma194
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer189
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer180
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer172
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- COPD143
- Breast Cancer110
- COVID-19107
- Pulmonary Hypertension100
- NSCLC95
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease90
- Colorectal Cancer86
- Pneumonia79
- Cystic Fibrosis78
- Interstitial Lung Disease78
- 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
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center34
Where studies are running
- California393
- Alabama174
- Arizona155
- Massachusetts128
- Florida117
- New York113
- Maryland110
- Texas90
- Pennsylvania84
- Colorado71
Recruiting studies6,629 total
- NCT07401797Recruiting
Lung nodule blood test study for cancer detection
This study is collecting blood samples from people with lung nodules to help design a better test for lung cancer. It may help find cancer earlier without invasive procedures.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07398443Recruiting
Study of marijuana and tobacco use in young adults
This study looks at how young adults use both marijuana and tobacco, and aims to understand their behaviors. It involves tasks and questionnaires, and may help develop better support for people who use both substances.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–25 - NCT07431021Recruiting
Kids' health and air pollution study in London
This study looks at how short-term air pollution affects children's breathing and health. It involves students from certain London schools taking part in PE lessons and simple health tests.
LondonAges 7–11 - NCT07386626Recruiting
Tegileridine and nerve block for lung surgery pain
This study looks at whether adding tegileridine to a nerve block (numbing the nerves between the ribs) can reduce pain after removing part of a lung. It might help you need fewer pain medicines and feel more comfortable after surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07412769Recruiting
Asthma attack management study for ages 6 to 17
This study looks at how asthma attacks are managed in children and teens ages 6 to 17 who come to the emergency department. It aims to improve treatment for acute asthma flare-ups.
Ferrara, FEAges 6–17 - NCT07384494Recruiting
High-flow oxygen vs regular oxygen for awake intubation with difficult airways
This trial compares two ways of giving oxygen during a procedure where you are awake but have a tube placed in your windpipe. It may help patients with airways that are hard to open safely.
Wuwei, GansuAges 18 years+ - NCT07432373Recruiting
Comparing clot-busting drugs for lung infections
This trial tests two combinations of medicines for people with infected fluid around the lung that isn't draining well through a chest tube. The goal is to see which combination works better to clear the infection and improve recovery.
Cheras, Kuala LumpurAges 18 years+ - NCT07368829Recruiting
AI-assisted robotic bronchoscopy for lung nodules
This trial tests an AI system that helps guide a robotic bronchoscope to lung nodules. It may help doctors find and localize nodules more accurately during the procedure.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07420946Recruiting
Expert opinions on a lung clearance device for ICU patients
This study gathers expert opinions from healthcare professionals about using a device called MI-E to help clear airways in critically ill patients. If you are a clinician with experience in this area, your input could help shape future guidelines.
NaplesAges Any age - NCT07432607Recruiting
High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Face Mask for Heart Surgery
This trial compares two ways of giving oxygen during a heart surgery that uses small chest cuts. One method is a face mask, the other is a high-flow nasal tube. The study will see which keeps your oxygen levels better while you are awake but relaxed.
Istanbul, KARTALAges 18–75 - NCT07419555Recruiting
Belgian study on lung function over time
This study tracks lung function over time in people with chronic lung disease. It helps doctors understand how lung health changes and may improve future care.
EdegemAges 18 years+ - NCT07399119Enrolling by invitation
Study on Wim Hof Method and Exercise in Healthy Young Adults
This trial tests how the Wim Hof method (a breathing and cold exposure technique) affects your heart and exercise performance during aerobic training. It is designed for healthy young adults.
Beirut, Tariq EL JedidaAges 18–25 - NCT07389083Recruiting
Nose breathing tube for deep sedation lung exam
This study tests a breathing tube put through the nose to deliver oxygen during a lung exam (bronchoscopy) while you are deeply sedated. It aims to find a safer and more comfortable way to keep your oxygen levels up during the procedure.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07299513Recruiting
Study of airway and digestive fistulas in adults
This study looks at adults who had an abnormal connection between their airway and digestive tract, called an aerodigestive fistula, diagnosed between 2014 and 2023. It aims to understand these conditions better by reviewing patient data from the University Hospital of Strasbourg.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07345312Recruiting
Testing BodySleep algorithm for child sleep apnea diagnosis
This study tests a new computer algorithm (called BodySleep) that analyzes sleep data to help diagnose obstructive sleep apnea in children. It aims to make diagnosis faster and easier for kids who are already scheduled for a sleep study.
Nancy, Grand EstAges 2–18 - NCT07243652Recruiting
Helping kids recover after bronchiolitis
This study tests a program called I-DECIDE to help children recover after being hospitalized with bronchiolitis. It may help parents manage symptoms and decide when to seek care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges birth–2 years - NCT07227480Recruiting
Lung cancer screening help via text message
This study uses text messages to help people get their yearly lung cancer screening. If you're between 50–80, have a significant smoking history, and haven't completed your annual screening yet, you may be able to join from home.
Rochester, New YorkAges 50–80 - NCT07203053RecruitingPhase 2
Tarlatamab for advanced small cell lung cancer after first treatment
This trial tests a new drug called tarlatamab for people with advanced small cell lung cancer that has worsened after one prior round of chemotherapy plus immunotherapy. It's designed for patients who are still active but may need extra support (ECOG 2).
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT07236580Recruiting
Breathing exercises for teens with ear problems and smoke exposure
This study tests whether special breathing exercises can help teenagers with a blocked eustachian tube (the tube that connects the ear to the throat) whose parents smoke. It aims to improve ear and lung function.
Giza, DokkiAges 13–17 - NCT07261423Recruiting
Can air pollution changes help kids with asthma?
This study looks at whether reducing air pollution in your home can help control asthma symptoms in children. It involves using air filters or other methods to clean the air and tracking how the child's asthma responds over time.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 8–17 - NCT07216365RecruitingPhase 2
Caffeine dosing study for very premature babies
This study is testing different doses of caffeine to improve oxygen levels in extremely low birth weight babies born before 28 weeks. We want to see which dose works best to help their breathing.
Rochester, New YorkAges birth–6 months - NCT07264673RecruitingPhase 2
Cemiplimab plus OSE2101 as maintenance after chemo-immunotherapy for lung cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (cemiplimab and OSE2101) as ongoing treatment after initial chemo-immunotherapy for advanced lung cancer. It is for patients whose tumor DNA is still detectable in the blood, and who carry a specific immune marker called HLA-A2.
Roma, RMAges 18–99 - NCT07261969Recruiting
Blood test and leaflet to guide antibiotic use for respiratory infections
This trial tests if a quick blood test (C-reactive protein, CRP) and a patient leaflet can help doctors prescribe antibiotics only when needed for adults with respiratory tract infections. It aims to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
Sokuluk Village, Chui RegionAges 18–70 - NCT07170514Recruiting
Comparing two methods to set breathing support during gynecologic laparoscopy
This study is for women having laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. It tests two different ways to set the breathing machine's pressure during surgery to see which works better.
Budapest, BudapestAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,629 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 10,546 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.