Cough Control Therapy for Cough
Recruiting at 2 trial locations
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Overseen ByAna Oliveira, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: West Park Healthcare Centre
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No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to test a non-drug therapy to help adults with ILD manage their chronic cough. The therapy involves educational sessions that teach patients how to control their coughing. This approach is being tested because current drug treatments are not very effective and have significant side effects.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals with any type of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) who have been coughing for more than 8 weeks. They must not have had changes in medication, respiratory exacerbations, or upper respiratory infections in the past month and should be able to perform exercise training.Inclusion Criteria
Confirmed diagnosis of any ILD by a physician (as per Canadian Thoracic Society's guideline for evaluating patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease)
Chronic cough lasting more than 8 weeks in duration
Exclusion Criteria
Changes in the prescribed medication in the previous month
Self-reports of moderate or large sputum production
Effective or suspected exacerbation of the respiratory condition in the past month
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Treatment Details
Interventions
- Non-pharmacological Cough control Therapy (Behavioural Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study tests a non-drug cough control therapy as an addition to pulmonary rehabilitation for ILD patients with chronic cough. It aims to see if this therapy can reduce the severity and impact of cough without using medications.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Non-pharmacological Cough control therapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will attend four virtual sessions of 45 to 60 minutes of educational and self-management. Sessions will be designed to target participants' needs and expectations according to the semi-structured theme.
Session 1 General assessment Prescription of cough technique
Session 2 Cough principles of cough Cough control
Session 3 Breathing pattern retraining and laryngeal hygiene
Session 4 Reinforcement of cough control therapies
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
West Park Healthcare Centre
Lead Sponsor
Trials
36
Recruited
2,400+
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Collaborator
Trials
203
Recruited
26,900+