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
- NCT03052283Recruiting
Abdominal symptom score test for people with cystic fibrosis
This trial helps create and check a patient-friendly questionnaire that measures abdominal (belly) involvement in cystic fibrosis. It may help your care team better track symptoms over time.
Brandenburg an der HavelAges Any age - NCT03109171Recruiting
Test accuracy using a scope-based feeling test for sleep apnea
This study checks how accurately a special camera/scope test can measure throat sensation in people being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If the test works well, it may help improve how clinicians understand and assess OSA-related changes.
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.Ages 18 years+ - NCT03120481Recruiting
Check how respiratory health changes in people without lung problems
This trial enrolls adults who recently had a chest X-ray as part of routine health screening and did not show major abnormal findings, and who do not have significant breathing symptoms. It may help researchers understand changes in respiratory health over time and improve how respiratory disease risk is monitored.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–90 - NCT03135730Recruiting
ROHHAD patient registry for rapid-onset obesity
This study is a registry that collects information from people diagnosed with, or suspected to have, ROHHAD. It can help researchers better understand the condition over time and improve future care.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT03169010Recruiting
Study registry for rare lung artery blood pressure problems
This study collects information from people with rare types of pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) and from healthy volunteers. It helps researchers better understand these conditions, especially using a special lung-heart test to confirm the diagnosis.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT03175224RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug APL-101 for lung or other tumors with MET changes
This Phase 2 study tests APL-101 to shrink advanced cancers that have certain MET-related changes, including specific MET mutations, MET gene amplification, or MET fusions. It may help people whose tumors have run out of standard treatment options.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03188796RecruitingPhase 3
High-dose vitamin D for ICU patients with low vitamin D
This trial tests whether giving a high dose of vitamin D3 can reduce death within 28 days for critically ill adults in the ICU who have very low vitamin D levels. It may help by correcting vitamin D deficiency, which the study team thinks could affect outcomes in serious illness.
EnzenbachAges 18–100 - NCT03198052RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T cell therapy for cancers with specific protein targets
This Phase 1 study tests CAR-T cells that are engineered to recognize several cancer “markers” (specific proteins) found on some advanced cancers. It may help by directing the patient’s own immune cells to attack cancer, but eligibility depends on matching the required protein markers.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT03199651Recruiting
Study for people with stage IV lung cancer
This study focuses on improving outcomes for people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer by gathering health, treatment, and lifestyle information. It may help researchers understand what supports survival and care planning, especially for people who are current smokers or recent quitters.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT03225586Recruiting
Study of health differences in urban and rural communities
This study enrolls consenting adults to understand how health differs between people living in cities versus rural areas. Your participation may help researchers learn what factors influence health over time.
Rosario, Santa Fe ProvinceAges 35–70 - NCT03263130Recruiting
Study breathing limits in overlap asthma-COPD
This trial looks at what causes breathing to become harder when you blow air out in people with asthma-COPD overlap, and in some people with emphysema or bronchiectasis. It may help researchers better understand your condition’s breathing problem and how to target it.
Lakewood, CaliforniaAges 30 years+ - NCT03269630Recruiting
Pulmonary hypertension biobank for heart-lung blood samples
This study collects and stores health information and possibly blood samples from people being evaluated for pulmonary hypertension or related autoimmune conditions. It helps researchers learn more about these illnesses and may support future studies.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 18 years+ - NCT03297775Recruiting
Studying rheumatoid arthritis treatment risks for lung scarring
This trial is for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are at risk for developing interstitial lung disease, which is scarring in the lungs. It aims to better understand why this happens and how to help prevent or manage it.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 45–90 - NCT03299608Recruiting
Breath test to quickly detect infections in blood cancer patients
This study tests whether a quick breath test can detect infections early in people receiving intensive treatment for certain blood cancers or bone marrow transplant patients. If it works, it could help doctors find infections faster and adjust treatment sooner.
LeuvenAges 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+ - NCT03392233RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation for spinal metastases causing significant pain
This trial tests a focused form of radiation (stereotactic body radiation) to treat cancer spread to the spine, especially when it causes substantial pain. It may help shrink or control the spinal spots while limiting damage to surrounding tissues.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT03396172Recruiting
Testing a new plan to treat COPD flare-ups in hospital
This study looks at a new strategy to help people recover from COPD flare-ups (also called exacerbations) after they arrive at the hospital. It may help by improving oxygen support and overall management during a short, early hospital stay.
QuébecAges 18 years+ - NCT03404336Recruiting
Well-being therapy for chronic migraine in outpatients
This study tests whether a “well-being therapy” program can reduce symptoms of chronic migraine compared with a control therapy. You may qualify if you have long-lasting chronic migraine and can follow the study schedule.
Florence, FlorenceAges 18–65 - NCT03405779Recruiting
Ultrasound test to measure lung stress in ICU patients
This study tests a new ultrasound method to assess how much strain is happening in the lungs of critically ill adults on a breathing machine. It may help doctors better understand lung stress and guide care in the ICU.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT03422302Recruiting
CPAP or breath-holding to reduce lung tumor motion
This study looks at whether using a CPAP breathing device or deep breath-holding can keep lung tumors from moving during targeted radiation. The goal is to improve safety and accuracy of stereotactic body radiation for lung cancer.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03437486Recruiting
Family study for inherited lung scarring causes
This study looks at what causes familial (inherited) pulmonary fibrosis by studying relatives who are not yet diagnosed with the lung disease. You may help researchers understand risk and early changes in the lungs within families.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 40–75 - NCT03450603Recruiting
Predicting COPD flare-up risk in adults
This study looks at factors that can predict when chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will flare up. It may help doctors identify people at higher risk sooner and tailor care to prevent flare-ups.
ShanghaiAges 40 years+ - NCT03452774Recruiting
AI matches your cancer tests to possible treatment trials
This trial uses an AI system to help match people with certain cancer types and specific tumor test results (like gene or protein markers) to relevant clinical trials. It may help you and your doctor find studies that fit your cancer biology faster.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT03457415Recruiting
Provide sputum sample for lung cancer testing
This study collects sputum (mucus from deep in the lungs) to help test or label lung cancer-related results. You may be placed in a healthy, high-risk, or cancer group depending on your smoking history and whether you already have a lung cancer diagnosis.
Summit, New JerseyAges 21 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.