How many stem-cell trials for COPD & Lung Disease are recruiting right now?
As of 2026-08-29: 10 open studies against 34 registrations overall, or 29% of the historical total.
Who these studies will actually take
Trials require spirometry-confirmed severity bands, smoking-cessation status and often a documented exacerbation history. People with combined asthma-COPD or significant cardiac disease are commonly excluded, which removes a large share of real-world patients.
The studies currently enrolling
| Study | Phase | Status | Planned n | Lead sponsor | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04018729 — Cell Therapy Associated With Endobronchial Valve | Phase 2, Phase 3 | Recruiting | 34 | Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre | 2019-11-19 |
| NCT06275230 — Establishment of Human Lung Stem Cell Proliferation System and Organoid Construction in COPD | n/a | Recruiting | 30 | China-Japan Friendship Hospital | 2024-03-20 |
| NCT06491043 — Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Infusion of Allogenic Mesenchymal Stem Cells | Phase 2 | Recruiting | 90 | Meribank Biotech Co., Ltd. | 2024-06-11 |
| NCT07441226 — Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells as Adjuvant Therapy in Group E COPD Patients | Phase 2 | Recruiting | 20 | RSUP Persahabatan | 2025-08-08 |
| NCT06755008 — Benefits of Epithelial Repair in COPD by Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPS) | n/a | Recruiting | 50 | University Hospital, Montpellier | 2025-02-19 |
| NCT05147688 — Safety of Cultured Allogeneic Adult Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Pulmonary Diseases | Phase 1 | Recruiting | 20 | The Foundation for Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine | 2021-12-01 |
| NCT03500731 — Lung and Bone Marrow Transplantation for Lung and Bone Marrow Failure | Phase 1, Phase 2 | Recruiting | 8 | Paul Szabolcs | 2018-04-19 |
| NCT06986070 — Investigation of Small Mobile Stem Cells (SMS Cells) in Participants With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). | Phase 1 | Recruiting | 18 | SMSbiotech | 2025-06-13 |
What recruiting does and does not mean
Recruiting means a sponsor has an approved protocol and is looking for participants who meet specific criteria. It does not mean the therapy is on sale, that you qualify, or that earlier studies were positive. Records are also left as recruiting after enrolment stalls, so the contact block on the registry page matters more than the label.
Sites sit in 10 countries, led by United States. Travelling for a trial rarely works unless the site has confirmed in writing that it can enrol non-residents and fund the follow-up schedule.
Who is running the studies here
Lead sponsors appearing most often for this condition. Useful for one specific check: whether the entity quoting research at you appears anywhere in it.
- Lung Institute — 3 registered records
- UPECLIN HC FM Botucatu Unesp — 2 registered records
- Healeon Medical Inc — 2 registered records
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre — 1 registered record
- StemGenex — 1 registered record
- University Hospital, Limoges — 1 registered record
Frequently asked
How many stem-cell trials for COPD & Lung Disease are recruiting right now?
10 of 34 registered records (2026-08-29).
Can I join one of these trials?
Only if you meet the published eligibility criteria and the site confirms capacity. Start from the registry record's contact block, not from a clinic advertisement.
Do trials charge participants?
Legitimate registered trials do not normally charge for the investigational intervention. Being asked for a large fee to enrol is a strong warning sign.
Registry and literature counts retrieved 2026-08-29 (ClinicalTrials.gov API v2; PubMed E-utilities). Registration or publication volume measures research activity, not effectiveness or approval. Educational information — not medical advice; verify product, indication, legal pathway and evidence with an independent qualified physician. Page generated 2026-08-29. See our editorial standards.