Pulmonary fibrosis

This phase 3 trial tests an inhaled drug called treprostinil palmitil in adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis, a condition where lung scarring worsens over time despite standard care. Participants inhale the drug or a placebo once daily for 52 weeks. Researchers measure whe…

This study tests a drug called nerandomilast in 466 adults with fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD) who are at risk of worsening. Participants take either the drug or a placebo for at least 52 weeks. Doctors measure lung function and use CT scans to see if the drug slows di…

This trial tests whether a digital rehabilitation programme called I-IMPACT can be a practical alternative to traditional centre-based pulmonary rehabilitation for adults with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The study will compare the two approaches, focusing on feasibility—such…

This study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called admilparant in people with pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring). About 2,277 adults who finished earlier studies will take the drug and be monitored for side effects. The goal is to see if the drug is safe to use over time, …

This study tests whether an 8-week supervised pulmonary rehabilitation program can improve breathing, exercise capacity, and quality of life in adults with persistent lung problems after completing tuberculosis treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to either the rehab pro…

This study will test if a smart pill bottle cap, called FORTISKAP™, helps people with serious lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, and pulmonary hypertension take their oral medications more consistently. About 100 participants will either use the smart cap or rece…

This study tests whether adding nerandomilast to the standard drug mycophenolate is safe and tolerable for people with pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring). About 120 adults with various types of lung fibrosis will take the combination for 4 months. The main goal is to see how many…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether HSK44459 tablets can slow the decline in lung function for adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis, a condition where lung scarring worsens over time. About 378 participants will take the drug or a placebo twice daily for 52 weeks. The main goa…

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are testing an investigational radioactive tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see how it distributes in the lungs of people with interstitial lung disease. About 10 participants with a clinical diagnosis of ILD and lung abnormalities on a recent CT scan rece…

Researchers are testing a noninvasive MRI technique that uses inhaled hyperpolarized xenon gas to measure lung function in adults with interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and systemic sclerosis. The study includes about 51 participants, including healthy volunteers…

This study tests a new imaging tracer called [18F]FAPI-74, which attaches to a protein found on cells in tumors and scarred or inflamed tissue. Researchers want to see if it can show these areas more clearly than current scans. About 770 adults with various cancers or non-cancer …

This study will test a new imaging agent called 68Ga-1A12, which is used in a PET scan to detect fibrosis (scarring) in organs like the lungs. The goal is to see if this scan can diagnose fibrosis earlier and more accurately than current methods, which often require invasive biop…

Researchers compare two breathing techniques added to standard medical care for people with stable pulmonary fibrosis. Forty adults with mild to moderate lung restriction join the study. One group receives a manual diaphragmatic release technique, where a therapist applies gentle…

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program that guides slow, controlled breathing and arm exercises can help people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) manage symptoms like breathlessness and fatigue. Participants will either use a VR headset or follow printed instr…

This study tests whether a supervised exercise and education program (pulmonary rehabilitation) can help people with long-term lung diseases like COPD, asthma, and post-TB lung damage in Nigeria, South Africa, and Cameroon. Researchers will enroll 90 patients to see if the progra…

This study tests whether adding osteopathic manipulative techniques (gentle hands-on bodywork) to standard chest physiotherapy can improve lung function and reduce shortness of breath in people with progressive pulmonary fibrosis. Fifty adults with advanced lung scarring will rec…

This study tests whether a supervised Clinical Pilates program can improve physical function, breathing, and quality of life in 58 adults with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Participants are randomly assigned to either Pilates sessions plus standard care or standard care alone.…

This study tests a lightweight, battery-powered device called MoblO2 that automatically adjusts oxygen flow to keep blood oxygen at a healthy level during exercise. It is designed for people with COPD or interstitial lung disease who need supplemental oxygen. Over two weeks, 48 p…

Interstitial lung diseases cause lung scarring and stiffness, making it hard to breathe. This study will test whether an 8-week pulmonary rehabilitation program—including walking, cycling, and strength exercises—can improve diaphragm function, exercise ability, and quality of lif…

People with interstitial lung disease (ILD) can suddenly get much worse, but it is hard to tell if the cause is a lung flare-up or a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). This observational study will follow 70 adults with ILD who come to the hospital with worsening breat…

This study uses web-based interviews to explore how adults in Japan with pulmonary fibrosis decide whether to continue or stop antifibrotic therapy after experiencing side effects. Researchers aim to understand the personal and psychological factors behind these decisions. The fi…

This study tests whether people with fibrotic interstitial lung disease can use home monitoring devices—like a spirometer, pulse oximeter, and scale—to help detect serious lung events such as flare-ups or hospitalizations. About 200 participants will use these devices connected t…

This study will track 427 adults with interstitial lung disease (ILD) who need a bronchoscopy as part of their care. Researchers want to see how often complications happen within 30 days after the procedure. The goal is to better understand the risks so doctors can make safer cho…

This study looks at a blood protein called FAP, which is linked to tissue scarring and inflammation. Researchers will measure FAP levels in people with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis, as well as healthy volunteers, and compare them with standard tests and lung functi…

This study will use a procedure called bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) to collect fluid from the lungs of 66 adults with suspected interstitial lung disease (ILD). The fluid will be analyzed to identify specific inflammatory cells, which may help doctors distinguish between differen…