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Lung Transplant

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16 US clinical trials · 13 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 10,000 participants

US National TOP Registry

TransMedics

NCT06513091

RECRUITING 7,000 participants

Thoracic Specimen Registry

Mayo Clinic

NCT04118660

RECRUITING Phase 2 350 participants

Tocilizumab in Lung Transplantation

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

NCT06033196

RECRUITING 315 participants

An All Comers Registry For Normothermic Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP) as Assessment of Donor Lungs for Transplant

XVIVO Perfusion

NCT05101460

RECRUITING Phase 2 234 participants

Belumosudil to Block Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction (CLAD) in High Risk Lung Transplant Recipients

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

NCT06476132

RECRUITING NA 230 participants

Pre-transplant Health Coaching to Improve Patient-Reported Outcomes in Lung Transplant Candidates

Mayo Clinic

NCT05426200

RECRUITING NA 228 participants

A Study of Venoarterial ECMO vs Off-Pump Bilateral Orthotopic Lung Transplantation

Mayo Clinic

NCT05547698

RECRUITING 125 participants

DREAM: Double Lung Transplant REgistry Aimed for Lung-limited Malignancies

Northwestern University

NCT05671887

RECRUITING NA 116 participants

TEE and Dysphagia in Lung Transplantation

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT06089434

RECRUITING NA 75 participants

Planned Semi-Elective Lung Tx Study

University of Florida

NCT04601818

RECRUITING NA 52 participants

A Study of Latin Dance for Post- Lung Transplant

Mayo Clinic

NCT05924113

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

The Effect of the Reflux Band™ Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES) Assist Device on Reflux for Lung Transplant Recipients

University of Florida

NCT03886961

RECRUITING Phase 1 4 participants

Bridge to Lung Transplant With Trans-septal Extra-corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) for Right Heart Failure From Pulmonary Hypertension

Mayo Clinic

NCT06770023

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 317 participants

10°C vs 4°C Lung Preservation RCT

University Health Network, Toronto

NCT05898776

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 70 participants

Progressive Rehabilitation Therapy in Patients With Advanced Lung Disease

University of Maryland, Baltimore

NCT03562728

COMPLETED Phase 1 6 participants

Use of ARINA-1 in an Intermediate Size Patient Population of Bilateral Lung Transplant Patients With CLAD Grade 0

Duke University

NCT03226431

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 2
Phase 2 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Lung Transplant Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 16 US studies indexed under Lung Transplant, and 13 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 81% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Lung Transplant shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 4 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Lung Transplant is led by Mayo Clinic with 5 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 16 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Lung Transplant?

PlainTrial tracks 16 US clinical trials for Lung Transplant, of which 13 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Lung Transplant?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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