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
- NCT04367883Recruiting
Study of flu shots and blood-pressure medicines in COVID
This study looks at people who were admitted to the hospital in Terrassa starting in March 2020. Researchers want to see whether having a flu vaccine and using certain blood-pressure medicines (ACE inhibitors or ARBs) is linked to how COVID infection develops.
Terrassa, BarcelonaAges Any age - NCT04368702Recruiting
MRI-guided radiation for people needing radiation for cancer
This study tests whether radiation given with help from MRI (a type of scan) can better treat cancers that need radiation. You may be eligible if your cancer is confirmed and you can safely have MRI scans.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04375280Recruiting
Study of mobility problems in people with long-term illnesses
This study observes how people with chronic health conditions affect their ability to move and do everyday activities. It may help researchers better understand mobility limits and what factors influence them.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18–90 - NCT04375904RecruitingPhase 2
Stereotactic radiation for central lung tumors
This trial tests a precise, high-dose radiation treatment aimed at central lung tumors. It may help people who cannot have lung surgery and whose tumors can be safely targeted near sensitive organs.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT04377490Recruiting
Study of blood clots in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
This study looks at how often blood clot–related problems happen in people hospitalized with serious COVID-19 lung illness. It may help doctors understand risks and improve care for patients in the hospital.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT04380038RecruitingPhase 4
Viral infection study in well-controlled asthma adults
This study looks at how a viral infection affects people with well-controlled asthma. It tests whether specific asthma-related immune signals can predict who reacts more to a virus, which may help guide future asthma care.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–40 - NCT04381936RecruitingPhase 3
Testing COVID-19 or pneumonia treatments in hospitalized patients
This trial tests different treatments for serious lung infections in people who are already in the hospital. It may help doctors learn which treatment works best for recovery and survival when pneumonia-like illness is suspected.
BrusselsAges birth+ - NCT04389463Recruiting
Study of heart surgery outcomes during COVID-19
This study looks at how people do after heart or chest surgery when they test positive for COVID-19. It may help doctors understand risks and outcomes for surgical patients during the pandemic.
NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT04391335Recruiting
Breathing tests to spot lung scarring after stem cell transplant
This study checks new ways to measure breathing in children who had a stem cell transplant to better detect a lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome. If you join, you’ll do breathing and imaging tests, and researchers will look for patterns that may help with diagnosis.
Toronto, OntarioAges 6–18 - NCT04399200Recruiting
Study apnea after stroke to prevent new heart events
This trial looks at sleep apnea (breathing pauses during sleep) in people soon after a first stroke or a TIA, to see if it can be linked to new cardiovascular (heart/blood vessel) events. It also aims to make sure you can safely follow the study and rehabilitation plan.
GrenobleAges 18–85 - NCT04400539RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab plus 5-ALA light treatment for pleural mesothelioma
This Phase 2 study tests whether adding nivolumab (an immunotherapy) to a one-time “light-based” treatment during a lung procedure can control malignant pleural mesothelioma that can’t be surgically removed. You may be eligible if your cancer has come back or progressed after prior platinum chemotherapy, and if your tumor is reachable for the light treatment during thoracoscopy.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT04404062Recruiting
COVID-19 test study using blood and swab samples
This study checks whether different COVID-19 tests (a blood test and swab-based tests) can detect or confirm infection. If you join, you’ll follow the study steps so researchers can compare results and improve testing.
London, LondonAges 5–70 - NCT04410796RecruitingPhase 2
Osimertinib alone or with chemo for EGFR-mutant lung cancer
This trial tests whether osimertinib alone is as good as osimertinib plus chemotherapy for lung cancers that have a specific EGFR mutation. It may help by improving how well the cancer responds and slows growth in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04421365Recruiting
Brain–computer interface study for voice spasms from laryngeal dystonia
This study tests how a brain–computer interface reads brain signals to understand and possibly support people with a specific voice condition called adductor laryngeal dystonia. It also compares results with healthy people to help researchers see how brain activity differs during voice tasks.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT04427826RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Morphine to prevent early NIV failure in COPD flare-ups
This trial studies whether morphine can help people with a COPD flare-up avoid “non-invasive ventilation” (breathing support through a mask) failing early. The goal is to reduce how often people need escalation of care soon after starting NIV.
Grenoble, Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 18 years+ - NCT04430790RecruitingPhase 3
Doxapram for apnea in very preterm babies on breathing support
This trial studies whether the medicine doxapram can better treat breathing pauses (apnea) in very preterm babies who are already on breathing support in the NICU. It aims to reduce the need for extra interventions and improve outcomes in this high-risk group.
Brussels, Avenaue Hippocrate 10Ages 5 months–7 months - NCT04435990RecruitingPhase 3
Allergy shots for dust mites in teens and adults
This Phase 3 study tests whether dust-mite allergy treatment (likely allergy shots) can reduce allergy symptoms and improve safety. It focuses on people whose nose/eye allergy is triggered by house dust mites and who may also have controlled asthma.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 12–65 - NCT04441151Recruiting
Pulmonary rehab for adults on high-flow oxygen therapy
This trial tests whether pulmonary rehabilitation (supervised breathing and activity training) improves outcomes for adults who need high-flow oxygen. You may be eligible if your breathing and heart/vital signs are stable and your oxygen level is above a certain threshold.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–100 - NCT04442191RecruitingPhase 2
Convalescent plasma for hospitalized COVID-19 patients over 40
This trial tests whether donated “recovered patient” plasma (antibodies from people who had COVID-19) can improve outcomes for people hospitalized with COVID-19. It focuses on patients early in their illness who need a small amount of oxygen.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 40 years+ - NCT04442646Recruiting
Asthma education program for better self-management
This study looks at an “Asthma School,” an education and support program, to help adults manage their asthma day to day. It may help you learn practical ways to control symptoms and know what to do when asthma flares.
Tradate, LombardyAges 18–85 - NCT04442711Recruiting
Study of worsening lung symptoms in people with IPF
This study looks at people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who are currently having a sudden worsening of breathing symptoms. It may help doctors better understand what happens during these flare-ups and how to manage them.
Hellerup, CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT04442789Recruiting
Study of lasting effects after COVID-19 hospitalization
This study looks at what health problems remain after a person was hospitalized for COVID-19. It may help doctors understand these long-lasting effects and how to care for people afterward.
GiessenAges 18 years+ - NCT04443179Recruiting
Baby brain scans in England to study early development
This study does brain imaging (brain scans) in babies to better understand early brain development and how factors like family history and COVID-19 might relate to development. It may help researchers learn which babies could need extra support later.
LondonAges 16–75 - NCT04445571Recruiting
Surfactant given with a thin tube or catheter device
This trial tests two ways of giving surfactant (a lung medicine) to very premature babies with respiratory distress syndrome. It may help show which method works better and is safer for helping newborn lungs breathe.
StockholmAges Up to 2 days
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.
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- Immune system & allergy
- Women’s health & pregnancy
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- 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.