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Pulmonary Fibrosis clinical trials

10 of 23 indexed Pulmonary Fibrosis trials are currently recruiting.

23 US clinical trials · 10 currently recruiting

Pulmonary Fibrosis is the subject of 23 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 10 of them currently open to new participants. 1 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 6 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), running 3 of these trials.

The research picture

Pulmonary Fibrosis has 23 registered US clinical trials, 10 of them open to new participants right now, about 43% of the total.

10
recruiting participants now
43%
of trials open to enrollment
1
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
3
top sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Phase 14Phase 22Phase 41

Active & Recent Trials

23 total, page 1 of 1

RECRUITING 10,000 participants

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Community Registry

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

NCT05382572

RECRUITING 3,500 participants

Role of Genetic Factors in the Development of Lung Disease

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

NCT00001532

RECRUITING 2,000 participants

Genetic Polymorphisms in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

University of Pittsburgh

NCT00258570

RECRUITING 1,000 participants

Interstitial Lung Disease Research Unit Biobank

University of Kansas Medical Center

NCT05392881

RECRUITING 200 participants

Single Time Point Prediction as Earlier Diagnosis of Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT06162884

RECRUITING Phase 1 100 participants

Preliminary Evaluation of [68Ga]CBP8 in Healthy Individuals, Lung Cancer, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT03535545

RECRUITING 90 participants

Explanted Lung Tissues With Pulmonary Fibrosis

University of Chicago

NCT00515567

RECRUITING Phase 2 60 participants

Advanced Imaging for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Peter Caravan

NCT06532071

RECRUITING Early Phase 1 30 participants

FAPI PET for Lung Fibrosis

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT05365802

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Telehealth and Onsite Maintenance Exercise in Chronic Lung Disease

MGH Institute of Health Professions

NCT06304207

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 800 participants

Advancing Prevention of Pulmonary Fibrosis

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT04564183

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 500 participants

Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

NCT04964115

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 315 participants

Analysis of Specimens From Individuals With Pulmonary Fibrosis

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

NCT00084305

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 80 participants

Microarray Analysis of Gene Expression in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

University of Pittsburgh

NCT00258544

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 60 participants

Assessing the Efficacy of Sirolimus in Patients With COVID-19 Pneumonia for Prevention of Post-COVID Fibrosis

University of Chicago

NCT04948203

COMPLETED 400 participants

Identification of Genes Associated With Lung Disease in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

NCT00001885

COMPLETED 153 participants

Segmental Bronchoalveolar Lavage

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

NCT00001618

COMPLETED Phase 4 121 participants

The Study of the Use of Nintedanib in Slowing Lung Disease in Patients With Fibrotic or Non-Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease Related to COVID-19

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT04619680

COMPLETED NA 53 participants

A Study in People With Pulmonary Fibrosis to Monitor Cough With a Wearable Device

Boehringer Ingelheim

NCT05670587

COMPLETED NA 24 participants

Ex-vivo Perfusion and Ventilation of Lungs Recovered From Non-Heart-Beating Donors to Assess Transplant Suitability

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT01615484

COMPLETED Phase 1 16 participants

Imaging of Pathologic Fibrosis Using 68Ga-FAP-2286

Thomas Hope

NCT05180162

COMPLETED Phase 1 12 participants

A Pilot Study of Aerosol Interferon-gamma for Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

NYU Langone Health

NCT00563212

COMPLETED NA 11 participants

Oxygen Savings With Administered Oxygen and High Flow Ambient Air At Rest

Johns Hopkins University

NCT04170062

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 4
Phase 2 2
Phase 4 1

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

Reading the Pulmonary Fibrosis Trial Landscape

23 indexed Pulmonary Fibrosis studies · 10 recruiting (43%).

Phase mix: 1 late (III/IV) vs 6 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) (3 trials), 9 others listed. 23 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Pulmonary Fibrosis?

PlainTrial tracks 23 US clinical trials for Pulmonary Fibrosis, of which 10 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Pulmonary Fibrosis?

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?

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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 · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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