Pulmonology
Lungs & breathing clinical trials
Asthma, COPD, and other conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. We’re tracking 6,626 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable4,298
- Phase 2850
- Phase 1470
- Phase 3425
- Phase 1/Phase 2309
- Phase 4208
- Phase 2/Phase 366
Top conditions
- Lung Cancer424
- Asthma194
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer189
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer181
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer172
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea156
- COPD143
- Breast Cancer110
- COVID-19107
- Pulmonary Hypertension100
- NSCLC95
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease90
- Colorectal Cancer84
- Pneumonia79
- Cystic Fibrosis78
- Interstitial Lung Disease78
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome72
- Ovarian Cancer72
Leading sponsors
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris79
- AstraZeneca65
- Mayo Clinic53
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center46
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)39
- 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
- Alabama173
- Arizona155
- Massachusetts128
- Florida117
- New York113
- Maryland111
- Texas90
- Pennsylvania83
- Colorado71
Recruiting studies6,626 total
- NCT04316364RecruitingPhase 3
New immunotherapy plus chemo for resectable lung cancer
This Phase 3 trial studies whether an immunotherapy drug (SHR-1316) added to standard chemotherapy helps people live longer or delay cancer returning after surgery. It focuses on people with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has not been treated before.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04322578RecruitingPhase 2
Crizotinib versus standard chemotherapy for MET exon 14 lung cancer
This study compares crizotinib to standard chemotherapy for people with advanced (spread) non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific change called MET exon 14 skipping. The goal is to see which treatment works better and how safely it controls the cancer.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT04324125Recruiting
Chemo plus immune therapy for HER2-positive advanced lung cancer
This trial studies whether adding an immune medicine (an antibody that helps your immune system recognize cancer, such as PD-1) to chemotherapy helps people with advanced HER2-positive non-small cell lung cancer. It may be aimed at people who have never had cancer treatment before.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT04324151Recruiting
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for lung cancer that may be removed
This trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) to standard chemotherapy helps people with certain non-squamous lung cancers that doctors think might be surgically removed. You might be considered if your planned treatment involves a “double platinum” chemotherapy or crizotinib and your cancer is potentially resectable.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT04322617RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Anlotinib plus immunotherapy for lung cancer after first treatment
This trial studies an oral targeted medicine (anlotinib) combined with an immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitor) for lung cancer that did not respond to first-line chemo-immunotherapy. It may help shrink tumors and improve disease control after standard treatment has failed.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT04322890RecruitingPhase 2
Study for advanced lung cancer with gene mutations
This Phase 2 trial studies treatment strategies for people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have certain cancer gene mutations (like EGFR, ALK, or ROS1). It aims to see how different treatments affect survival and tumor response.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT04324164Recruiting
Testing outcomes with EGFR pills for uncommon lung cancer mutations
This study looks at how well an EGFR-targeted pill (called an EGFR-TKI) works for people with advanced lung cancer that has an uncommon EGFR mutation. It may help doctors understand which patients benefit most and improve survival outcomes.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT04327570Recruiting
Study of immune responses in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
This study looks closely at how your immune system responds during COVID-19. It may help researchers better understand why COVID-19 varies from person to person and how to improve future care.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT04330521Recruiting
Cancer patients share experiences during the COVID-19 outbreak
This study asks adult cancer patients to complete a survey and talk in an interview about how COVID-19 affected their care and daily life. Your answers may help researchers understand what challenges cancer patients faced during the pandemic.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT04331353Recruiting
Asthma trial to reduce cockroach exposure at home
This study looks at whether reducing cockroaches in a child’s home can improve asthma control and reduce asthma flare-ups. It enrolls children who have ongoing (uncontrolled) asthma and will spend most nights in the study home.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 5–17 - NCT04335994Recruiting
Home sleep testing for people with memory trouble
This study looks at how well home sleep apnea testing works for people with cognitive impairment (memory/thinking problems) to help improve outcomes. You may be asked to do a home sleep test (and possibly an in-lab test) and will involve a caregiver if needed.
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT04332367RecruitingPhase 2
New chemo plus ramucirumab for lung cancer after maintenance
This Phase 2 trial studies a combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin and a “taxane”) plus ramucirumab for people with advanced lung cancer that came back or progressed after prior maintenance treatment. It may help by attacking cancer growth after earlier therapy no longer worked.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04334031Recruiting
Hospital follow-up study for immune-related disease
This is a study that follows people with an immune-related illness at Lille University Hospital to better understand their care needs over time. By collecting information regularly, the study may help improve how future patients are monitored and treated.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT04335292RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib then chemotherapy for EGFR-mutated lung cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a treatment sequence starting with osimertinib, then using chemotherapy after it. It is meant for people with EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer whose disease has come back or progressed, including a “rechallenge” attempt with osimertinib.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04339270RecruitingPhase 4
Testing azithromycin in chronic lung disease with frequent flare-ups
This Phase 4 study tests whether a long course of azithromycin can reduce flare-ups in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have had recent exacerbations. It also looks at mucus properties and how flare-ups happen.
BordeauxAges 40–85 - NCT04342429Recruiting
Proton radiation study for small cell lung cancer
This study looks at a type of radiation treatment using proton beams (IMPT) for small cell lung cancer. It may help assess whether this approach can safely deliver the planned radiation doses to the chest.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04344912Recruiting
Study of COVID-19 effects on heart emergency care
This study looks at how the COVID-19 outbreak affected care for people admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit. It may help hospitals improve how they plan and respond during major outbreaks.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT04354064Recruiting
Blood DNA test to see early treatment response in solid tumors
This study looks at circulating tumor DNA, which is tiny bits of DNA found in blood, to help assess how solid tumors are responding early. It uses blood samples from healthy adults who are willing to donate.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT04355975Recruiting
Study follow-up outcomes after a lung blood clot
This trial looks at how people do after an acute pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs). It aims to understand real-world outcomes over follow-up and may help improve how care teams track patients after treatment.
Bern, Canton of BernAges Any age - NCT04362150Recruiting
Study of long-term effects after COVID-19 infection
This study follows adults who had COVID-19 to learn how the illness can affect health over the long term. It may help researchers understand lasting symptoms and who is at higher risk, which could improve future care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT04359836Recruiting
Study of gut bacteria in early COVID-19
This trial studies how gut bacteria (“gut flora”) may affect COVID-19 after a recent infection. If you test positive for COVID-19 soon enough, the study may help researchers understand why some people get better faster or have different symptoms.
Ventura, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04362644RecruitingPhase 1
Imaging agent study for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis lung scarring
This Phase 1 study tests a specialized imaging agent that can help show differences (heterogeneity) in lung scarring in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It’s mainly about safety and whether the imaging works for people with certain genetic and lung-function features.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 40–85 - 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+ - NCT04367857Recruiting
Study of COVID antibody levels in healthcare workers
This study measures how many healthcare workers have COVID antibodies (proof of past infection or immune response). Results may help estimate how widespread COVID exposure has been among hospital staff.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many lungs & breathing clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 6,626 recruiting pulmonology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 10,582 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.