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 lung scarring. It will compare JAK inhibitors (like tofacitinib) against calcineurin inhibitors (like tacrolimus), both given with standard steroids, in 80…

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 if inhaling L-menthol, which creates a cooling sensation, can help people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) breathe easier during exercise. It aims to see if this simple treatment can reduce the feeling of breathlessness and help patients be more active. …

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

This study is testing if a special type of light exercise can help people with interstitial lung disease (ILD), a condition that scars the lungs and makes breathing difficult. Researchers want to see if wearing a cuff that slightly restricts blood flow during light cycling or wal…

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…