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
- NCT07376733Recruiting
Breathing exercises for heart and lung health in multiple myeloma
This study looks at whether simple, guided breathing exercises can improve heart and lung health in people with multiple myeloma. It may help you feel stronger and manage side effects during treatment.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07373964RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new drug combo for extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (chidamide, a PD-L1 inhibitor, carboplatin, and etoposide) as the first treatment for people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatments.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT07379476RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted treatment for remaining spots in EGFR lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding targeted radiation or surgery to your regular osimertinib treatment can better control any remaining spots of lung cancer. It is for people with a specific EGFR mutation whose cancer has shrunk but left a few active sites.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07372287RecruitingPhase 3
Study of CM326 for moderate to severe asthma
This trial tests an investigational drug called CM326 for people with moderate to severe asthma that is not well controlled with current treatments. It aims to see if CM326 can help reduce asthma attacks and improve breathing.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07371663RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
TCC1727 combination therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, TCC1727, combined with other treatments for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard therapy. It aims to see if these combinations can help shrink or control the cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06745869Recruiting
Aerobic and breathing exercises for choir singers
This trial tests whether combining aerobic exercise with special breathing exercises (diaphragmatic) improves singing and breath control in choir members. If you're a chorist with a sedentary lifestyle, you may benefit from this study.
IstanbulAges 25–60 - NCT04457154Recruiting
Registry for teens and young adults with OSA who can’t use CPAP
This study collects information in a registry to help doctors understand outcomes for young people with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea who cannot use CPAP and may use an implantable breathing stimulation device. You might qualify if you’ve tried and couldn’t tolerate CPAP and you’re able/willing to get and use the device and return for follow-ups and sleep tests.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–21 - NCT05477979Recruiting
Study how stress affects lung cancer treatment outcomes
This study looks at whether psychological stress changes how well lung cancer treatments work and what the outlook is. You may qualify if you’re about to start (or recently started) certain immunotherapy-based treatments, and you can complete stress and well-being questionnaires.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT05623007Recruiting
Diet and gut bacteria study for vaccinated teens with COVID
This trial tests whether changing diet can shift gut bacteria in overweight or obese teens after COVID-19 vaccination. The goal is to see if dietary changes can affect health markers related to the gut and immune system.
Jakarta Pusat, DKI JakartaAges 12–17 - NCT07366879Recruiting
Exercise program for newly diagnosed pulmonary hypertension
This study tests whether a home-based exercise program, added to your regular medications, can help people who are newly diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension feel better and improve their daily function.
GlasgowAges 18 years+ - NCT07370350Recruiting
Ultrasound study of tongue in children with obesity
This study uses ultrasound (a safe, painless scan) to look at the tongue and how it moves in children and teenagers with obesity. Researchers want to learn more about tongue features that might affect breathing or weight, and the results could help improve care.
BrusselsAges 6–18 - NCT07362693Recruiting
Biologic drugs for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis with asthma
This study tests if biologic drugs are safe and effective for people with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) who also have severe asthma. It may help if you've had an asthma attack in the past year.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT07366593Recruiting
Immune & respiratory health in Down syndrome kids with pneumonia
This study looks at how the immune system and breathing are affected in children with Down syndrome who have pneumonia. It aims to find patterns that could lead to better treatments.
CairoAges 1–6 - NCT07364318Recruiting
Thinking and memory in sleep apnea
This study looks at how thinking and memory are affected in people with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops briefly during sleep). It aims to understand the impact of sleep apnea on brain function.
BratislavaAges 18–65 - NCT07363304Recruiting
How ETI therapy affects body and gut in cystic fibrosis
This study looks at how the triple combination therapy (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor, or ETI) affects your body's metabolism, epigenetics, and gut bacteria in people with cystic fibrosis. It aims to understand the broader health benefits of this treatment.
Bari, BariAges 2 years+ - NCT07367022Recruiting
Sleep monitors for children with autism
This study tests whether a portable sleep monitor works well for children with autism who are having their first sleep study. It aims to find easier ways to track sleep patterns at home.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 6–18 - NCT07362706Enrolling by invitation
Extended breathing tube use for stomach cancer with sleep apnea
This trial looks at keeping a breathing tube in longer after stomach cancer surgery for patients who also have severe sleep apnea. The goal is to see if this helps with recovery and safety.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT07363980Enrolling by invitation
Heart CT Study for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
This study uses a special heart CT scan to look for early signs of heart disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis. It may help find problems before symptoms start.
AarhusAges 50–75 - NCT07368491Recruiting
Study on airway closure in ventilated patients
This study looks at how often the small airways in the lungs close in people who are on a breathing machine. It may help doctors understand and improve care for patients who need help breathing.
Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT07363811Recruiting
Nivolumab and immune cells in advanced lung cancer
This trial looks at the level of a specific type of immune cell (large granular lymphocytes) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. It aims to see if these cells affect how well the drug nivolumab works. This could help doctors understand which patients benefit most from treatment.
Konya, MeramAges 18–90 - NCT07370077Recruiting
Early screening for lung nodules with breath, blood, and CT scans
This trial uses a new, non-invasive way to screen for lung cancer by combining your breath, blood, and CT scan images. The goal is to figure out whether a nodule found on a CT scan is cancerous or not, which could help patients avoid unnecessary procedures.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07367581Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for lung surgery pain
This study compares two types of numbing blocks to manage pain after lung cancer surgery. If you qualify, you'll receive one of these blocks to see which provides better pain relief.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07369752Recruiting
Breathing exercises for teens with depression or anxiety
This study looks at whether breathing exercises can help improve brain health and mental well-being in teens with depression or anxiety. It is designed for adolescents who are already receiving care at a Mayo Clinic psychiatry clinic.
Albert Lea, MinnesotaAges 12–17 - 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+
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.