Pulmonary fibrosis

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 phase 2 trial tests whether an inhaled form of nintedanib (MNKD-201) is safe and effective for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring. About 210 adults with IPF will receive either a low or high dose of the inhaled drug or a plac…

This study tests a medicine called nerandomilast in children aged 2 to 17 with fibrosing interstitial lung disease, a condition where lung tissue becomes scarred and stiff. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it, and to get early signs of whether it …

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 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…

This study tests a new drug, LYT-100, against an existing one (pirfenidone) for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease that gets worse over time. About 1,100 adults will take either drug three times daily for up to a year, and researchers will measure how well their lungs …

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…

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 compares a new, simpler nerve block method to the traditional one for people having lung surgery with a camera (VATS). The goal is to see if the new method works just as well for pain control and helps patients recover faster. About 200 adults will be randomly assigned…

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 looks at whether watching cartoons or listening to breath-synchronized interactive stories can help children aged 6-9 feel less afraid and more comfortable while using a nebulizer for breathing medication. About 96 children with respiratory conditions will be randomly …

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 if applying cold (cryotherapy) to the wrist before a blood draw from the artery can reduce pain. It involves 258 adults with chronic respiratory diseases who need this test. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make the procedure less painful.

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…

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 explores whether a technique called LIBS, which maps chemical elements in lung tissue, can help doctors identify possible environmental or workplace causes of chronic lung diseases. Researchers will analyze stored biopsy samples from 70 adult patients using LIBS and an…

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 tests whether low-intensity aerobic exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) is safe and effective for people with interstitial lung disease (ILD). BFR uses a cuff to partially block blood flow, which may help build muscle with less strain. Thirty participants will t…

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…