Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,347 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,045
- Phase 2834
- Phase 1458
- Phase 3422
- Phase 1/Phase 2311
- Phase 4213
- Phase 2/Phase 364
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer415
- Asthma193
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer182
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer178
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer157
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea142
- COPD133
- Breast Cancer111
- Pulmonary Hypertension104
- COVID-1988
- Colorectal Cancer88
- NSCLC87
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease85
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)78
- Cystic Fibrosis77
- 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 Center33
- University Health Network, Toronto33
- GlaxoSmithKline30
Where studies are running
- California383
- Alabama175
- Arizona154
- Florida121
- Massachusetts120
- Maryland114
- New York111
- Texas87
- Pennsylvania81
- Illinois73
Recruiting studies6,347 total
- NCT03877653Recruiting
Freedom-1 treatment for long-term knee pain in adults
This study tests a procedure called Freedom-1 to reduce long-term, limiting knee pain from knee arthritis. It may help if other non-surgical options didn’t work and you meet specific knee and health requirements.
Placentia, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05444699RecruitingPhase 4
Oral steroid for cold-related wheezing in children under 2
This trial tests whether a short course of oral prednisolone (an anti-inflammatory steroid) helps young children under 2 who have wheezing triggered by a rhinovirus cold. It aims to see if steroid treatment can improve symptoms after an emergency visit.
KokkolaAges 6 months–2 years - NCT05669430RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an anti-cancer drug alone and with pembrolizumab
This early-phase study tests GV20-0251 (an anti-cancer treatment) by itself and combined with pembrolizumab, to see how well it works and how safe it is. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have grown despite standard treatments, or where standard treatments aren’t an option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05267808Recruiting
Using sleep study patterns to guide future OSA treatment
This study looks at results from a sleep test to better understand the different types (“endotypes”) of obstructive sleep apnea. Your information may help doctors choose the next best step—often a procedure called drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE)—to guide treatment.
EdegemAges 18 years+ - NCT06093152Recruiting
Salbutamol for viral wheezing in children
This study uses video recordings to see how well salbutamol helps children with wheezing caused by a virus. Researchers want to understand when this medicine works best.
OuluAges 6 months–2 years - NCT06313827Recruiting
Online program to prevent flare-ups in cystic fibrosis
This trial tests an online program designed to help people with cystic fibrosis avoid exacerbations (sudden worsening of symptoms). You participate from home using a device with internet, camera, and microphone.
ValenciaAges 6 years+ - NCT06754605RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new RSV vaccine for safety and immune response
This trial tests a new RSV vaccine in two phases. First, it will be given to healthy adults 18 and older to check safety. Then, it will be studied in adults 50 and older, including those with stable health conditions, to see if it helps protect against RSV, a common virus that can cause serious breathing problems in older people.
Langfang, HebeiAges 18–120 - NCT06825013RecruitingPhase 4
Bronchodilators and exercise in COPD
This study tests how a bronchodilator (a medicine that opens airways) affects breathing and exercise in people with COPD. It aims to understand if it helps you breathe easier during physical activity.
Kingston, OntarioAges 40 years+ - NCT07404826Recruiting
PEP Buddy device test in COPD lung rehab
This trial tests if a small device (PEP Buddy) helps people with COPD breathe easier during pulmonary rehabilitation exercises.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 40–89 - NCT07403487RecruitingPhase 2
Study of RC1416 injection for moderate-to-severe asthma
This study tests a new injected medicine, RC1416, for people with moderate-to-severe asthma that is not well controlled with their current inhalers. It aims to see if the treatment can reduce asthma attacks and improve breathing.
Anqing, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT07402551RecruitingPhase 2
Testing RC1416 injection for COPD flare-ups
This trial tests an injection called RC1416 for people with moderate-to-severe COPD who still have flare-ups despite using triple inhaler therapy. It may help reduce those flare-ups and improve breathing.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 40–85 - NCT07398859RecruitingPhase 2
New injection for seasonal allergy symptoms
This study tests an investigational injection called TQH2722 combined with standard allergy therapy for seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It may help people whose allergy symptoms are not well controlled during pollen season.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07399665Recruiting
Tezepelumab for chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps in Russia
This study tracks how well tezepelumab works for people with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps in real-world settings. It aims to see if this medication reduces symptoms and the need for surgery.
Kazan'Ages 18 years+ - NCT07406048Recruiting
Effectiveness of a triple inhaler for COPD in Brazil
This study looks at how well a triple inhaler (BDP/FF/GB) works for people with severe COPD in Brazil. It may help those who have had at least one flare-up in the past year.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 40 years+ - 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+ - NCT07401498Enrolling by invitation
Studying side effects of lymph node removal in lung cancer surgery
This trial looks at complications from removing lymph nodes during surgery for non-small cell lung cancer. It may help doctors understand how to make surgery safer.
UlyanovskAges 18 years+ - NCT03647098Recruiting
Lung cancer survival study for adults receiving study treatment
This trial is looking at how well a lung cancer treatment improves survival. It enrolls adults with confirmed lung cancer who can safely take the study medicines and have cancer that can be measured on scans.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05724745Recruiting
3D lung breathing test during MRI versus standard spirometry
This study compares a new 3D MRI-based breathing test with the usual breathing test called spirometry. It may help doctors measure lung function more precisely in healthy people and in people with asthma, COPD, or after a double lung transplant.
Orsay, FranceAges 18–90 - NCT04731558RecruitingPhase 4
Blood clot prevention before versus after liver surgery
This study compares two approaches to preventing blood clots around the time of liver surgery. If you’re having planned liver surgery, it may help doctors choose the safest timing and method for clot prevention.
HelsinkiAges 18 years+ - NCT05104515RecruitingPhase 1
First cancer vaccine test for advanced lung, ovarian, or prostate cancer
This Phase 1 study tests OVM-200, a new cancer vaccine, to see how it is tolerated and how it affects the immune system in people with advanced NSCLC, ovarian cancer, or prostate cancer. You may be eligible if your cancer has already had approved treatment(s) and no further standard options are planned within the first two months.
London, LondonAges 18–75 - NCT04616209RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Donor immune cell therapy for advanced lung cancer
This early-phase study tests immune cells given from a matched donor to treat advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. It aims to see how safe the treatment is and whether it can help control the cancer.
TaipeiAges 20–70 - NCT07399210Recruiting
Detecting lung nodule cancer with a blood test
This study aims to see if a blood test can tell if a lung nodule is cancerous or not. It may help doctors avoid unnecessary procedures.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07405931Recruiting
Managing chemo side effects with phone calls and a smartphone app
This study tests whether checking in by phone or smartphone app can help manage chemotherapy side effects. If you are starting a new chemo for stomach, lung, breast, or colon cancer, this program may support you from home.
BusanAges 19 years+ - NCT07398365Recruiting
Medical study of psychiatry inpatients
This study looks at the medical and mental health patterns of adults admitted to general adult psychiatry wards. It aims to better understand their health needs.
Livingston, West LothianAges 18–65
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,347 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 9,965 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
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- Women’s health & pregnancy
- Skin
- Blood & lymphatic
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- 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.