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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)
Active & Recent Trials
23 total, page 1 of 1
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Community Registry
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
NCT05382572
Role of Genetic Factors in the Development of Lung Disease
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
NCT00001532
Genetic Polymorphisms in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
University of Pittsburgh
NCT00258570
Interstitial Lung Disease Research Unit Biobank
University of Kansas Medical Center
NCT05392881
Single Time Point Prediction as Earlier Diagnosis of Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT06162884
Preliminary Evaluation of [68Ga]CBP8 in Healthy Individuals, Lung Cancer, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT03535545
Explanted Lung Tissues With Pulmonary Fibrosis
University of Chicago
NCT00515567
Advanced Imaging for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Peter Caravan
NCT06532071
FAPI PET for Lung Fibrosis
University of California, Los Angeles
NCT05365802
Telehealth and Onsite Maintenance Exercise in Chronic Lung Disease
MGH Institute of Health Professions
NCT06304207
Advancing Prevention of Pulmonary Fibrosis
University of Colorado, Denver
NCT04564183
Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT04964115
Analysis of Specimens From Individuals With Pulmonary Fibrosis
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
NCT00084305
Microarray Analysis of Gene Expression in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
University of Pittsburgh
NCT00258544
Assessing the Efficacy of Sirolimus in Patients With COVID-19 Pneumonia for Prevention of Post-COVID Fibrosis
University of Chicago
NCT04948203
Identification of Genes Associated With Lung Disease in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
NCT00001885
Segmental Bronchoalveolar Lavage
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
NCT00001618
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
A Study in People With Pulmonary Fibrosis to Monitor Cough With a Wearable Device
Boehringer Ingelheim
NCT05670587
Ex-vivo Perfusion and Ventilation of Lungs Recovered From Non-Heart-Beating Donors to Assess Transplant Suitability
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
NCT01615484
Imaging of Pathologic Fibrosis Using 68Ga-FAP-2286
Thomas Hope
NCT05180162
A Pilot Study of Aerosol Interferon-gamma for Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
NYU Langone Health
NCT00563212
Oxygen Savings With Administered Oxygen and High Flow Ambient Air At Rest
Johns Hopkins University
NCT04170062
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 4 |
| Phase 2 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
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?
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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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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