INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE (ILD)

This study aims to find out which of two types of drugs works better for people with a rare autoimmune condition that causes serious lung scarring. It will compare newer JAK inhibitor drugs against older calcineurin inhibitor drugs, both given with standard steroids, in 80 adults…

This study aims to find safer and more effective treatments for people with advanced lung cancer who also have a separate lung-scarring disease (ILD). It will test a standard chemotherapy combination for patients receiving their first treatment, and test an immunotherapy drug for…

This study is testing a less invasive way to get a tissue sample to diagnose interstitial lung disease (ILD). Researchers will compare a new ultrasound-guided biopsy done with local anesthesia to the standard surgical biopsy, which requires general anesthesia. The main goal is to…

This study is testing whether three short hypnosis sessions can help people with severe, long-lasting breathlessness feel more in control of their symptoms. It will involve 82 adults with conditions like advanced lung disease, heart failure, or cancer. Participants will be random…

This study is testing a special type of light exercise to see if it can help people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) feel less short of breath and improve how their muscles use oxygen. Researchers will have 30 participants with ILD try two types of light exercise: one with sp…

This study is testing if a Clinical Pilates exercise program can help people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) feel better. ILD is a chronic condition that makes breathing difficult and reduces energy. Researchers will compare a group doing supervised Pilates sessions to a gro…

This study is testing if inhaling L-menthol, which creates a cooling sensation, can help reduce the feeling of breathlessness and improve exercise ability in people with interstitial lung disease (ILD). It will involve 20 participants who will try both menthol and a placebo durin…