Actively Recruiting
A Non-pharmacological Cough Control Therapy
Led by West Park Healthcare Centre · Updated on 2025-04-03
24
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
273 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
W
West Park Healthcare Centre
Lead Sponsor
S
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Coughing affects almost all individuals with ILD leading to physical, psychological and social distress and prevents individuals from performing their activities of daily living, working or socialising in public places. Unfortunately, there are no licensed medications available to treat chronic cough and the few drugs that have been tried resulted in little efficacy and significant side effects. Drug-free cough control interventions have shown promise in reducing the severity and impact of coughing on patients' lives but have not been tested in individuals with ILD. This study aims to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of a non-pharmacological cough control therapy, as an adjuvant of pulmonary rehabilitation, in patients with ILD and chronic cough (\>8 weeks in duration).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Non-pharmacological Cough Control Therapy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Confirmed diagnosis of any interstitial lung disease (ILD) by a physician
- Chronic cough lasting more than 8 weeks
- Age between 18 and 85 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Moderate or large sputum production reported by the patient
- Respiratory condition exacerbation in the past month
- Upper respiratory tract infection in the past month
- Use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor medication
- Changes in prescribed medication in the previous month
- Evidence of traction bronchiectasis on HRCT scan
- Medical conditions preventing exercise training
- Inability to read or speak English or provide informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Actively Recruiting
2
West Park Healthcare Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6M 2J5
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Ana Oliveira, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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