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
- NCT07405333Recruiting
Coughing exercises vs breathing device after heart surgery in children
This study compares simple coughing exercises with a breathing device (incentive spirometry) to help children recover lung function faster after heart surgery. It may help reduce complications and shorten hospital stays.
Baghdad, Baghdad GovernorateAges 6–18 - NCT07401615Recruiting
Repeat SBRT for Recurrent Lung Tumors
This trial tests giving another round of intense radiation (SBRT) to lung tumors that have come back after a previous SBRT treatment. It is for people who cannot have surgery and whose other cancer (if any) is under control.
Bergamo, BergamoAges 18 years+ - NCT07398287RecruitingPhase 2
Menthol for breathlessness in interstitial lung disease
This study tests if inhaling L-menthol can help reduce breathlessness in people with interstitial lung disease. You will cycle while breathing menthol or a placebo to see if it makes breathing easier.
Karlskrona, Blekinge CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07402200Recruiting
Indoor air pollutants and child health study
This study looks at how indoor air pollution affects children's health. It compares children with allergies or asthma to those without, to see if air quality plays a role.
MontpellierAges 8–12 - 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 - NCT07406659Recruiting
Inspiratory muscle training for COPD patients
This trial compares different types of breathing muscle exercises for people with COPD. It aims to find which training is most helpful for improving breathing and daily life.
Yalova, YalovaAges 18 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 - NCT07403474RecruitingPhase 4
Using rapid testing to guide antibiotic choice in ventilator pneumonia
This trial tests whether using a rapid test to find the exact bacteria causing your pneumonia can help doctors choose the right antibiotics faster, which might improve your recovery. The study compares this approach to usual care in patients on ventilators.
AlèsAges 18 years+ - NCT07398937RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for stage II-IIIA squamous NSCLC
This trial compares two immunotherapy drugs (serplulimab and nivolumab) given before surgery for people with resectable stage II-IIIA squamous non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see which works better to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07406932Recruiting
JAK inhibitors vs standard therapy for lung scarring in Anti-Synthetase Syndrome
This trial tests whether a new class of drugs called JAK inhibitors (which block inflammation signals) is better than a standard treatment (calcineurin inhibitors) for people with lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) caused by Anti-Synthetase Syndrome. It is for people who have not yet taken any immune-suppressing medications for this condition.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07398599Recruiting
Double-dose targeted therapy plus chemo for lung cancer spread to brain lining
This trial tests a stronger dose of an EGFR-targeted drug combined with bevacizumab and chemotherapy into the spinal fluid for patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and is no longer responding to standard treatment.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–99 - NCT07405086RecruitingPhase 4
Morning versus afternoon immunotherapy for advanced cancer
This trial tests whether getting your immunotherapy infusion in the morning or in the afternoon makes any difference in how well it works. If you have certain types of advanced cancer and are about to start a standard FDA-approved immunotherapy, this study may help you and others by finding the best time of day for treatment.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07402707RecruitingPhase 4
Dexamethasone for acute asthma in children
This trial tests if a different steroid (dexamethasone) is as good as the usual steroid for treating children with asthma attacks in the Emergency Department. It aims to make treatment easier for children.
SheffieldAges 4–15 - 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+ - NCT07405190RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab with or without chemo for advanced NSCLC
This study tests a new drug, ivonescimab, alone or with chemotherapy (carboplatin and pemetrexed), for people with advanced lung cancer that has specific gene changes and has already been treated with targeted therapy. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07398209Recruiting
Motion management study for lung cancer patients having radiation
This study uses MRI scans to understand how tumor motion affects radiation therapy planning in lung cancer. It is for patients who are starting radiation treatment, possibly with chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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+ - NCT07406217RecruitingPhase 2
Optimizing antivirals for immunocompromised COVID-19 patients
This trial tests whether an optimized antiviral treatment can help people with weakened immune systems who have COVID-19. It aims to find the best way to treat them to prevent severe illness.
Basel, BaselAges 16 years+ - NCT06453018Recruiting
Sleep position therapy for children with sleep apnea
This trial tests if changing sleep position (like avoiding sleeping on the back) can improve sleep apnea in children aged 6 to 17. It may be an option if your child has moderate to severe sleep apnea that gets worse when lying on their back.
Hong KongAges 6–17 - NCT06776263Recruiting
Breathing problems after COVID-19 study
This study looks at people who have ongoing breathing issues after a COVID-19 infection. It tests a simple questionnaire to see if you have dysfunctional breathing (abnormal breathing patterns) and may help guide treatment.
Stockholm, SolnaAges 18 years+ - NCT06827249Recruiting
Testing peginterferon for RSV lung infection in young children
This trial tests a medication called peginterferon to treat RSV bronchiolitis (a lung infection causing wheezing and breathing trouble) in children ages 6 months to 2 years. It aims to see if the drug helps them recover faster.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 6 months–2 years - NCT04912596Recruiting
Tested albuterol inhaler compared to a standard inhaler for mild asthma
This study checks whether a new albuterol inhaler works the same way as a reference inhaler in adults with stable, mild asthma. It may help you (and others) by confirming that the inhaler delivers the right effect and is safe to use.
AhmedabadAges 20–65 - NCT05466396Recruiting
Study of early COPD lung function in adults
This study looks at lung function in people with early COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) to understand what happens over time. If you meet the lung test and health requirements, you may be able to help researchers learn how to better track and manage early COPD.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 35–75 - NCT05783908Recruiting
Self-guided breathing help during MRI-guided radiotherapy for moving tumors
This study tests whether a self-guidance approach for breathing can improve radiotherapy sessions when the tumor moves during breathing and is treated with an MRI-guided machine. It may help make treatments more accurate and easier to follow during each session.
Dijon, Côte d'OrAges 1.5 years+
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
- 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.