A Non-pharmacological Cough Control Therapy

What this study 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).

Who can join (things the study team will check)

✅ You may be able to join if…

• Individuals will be included if having confirmed diagnosis of any ILD by a physician (as per Canadian Thoracic Society's guideline for evaluating patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease) and a chronic cough lasting more than 8 weeks in duration

🚫 You may not be able to join if…

• self-reports of moderate or large sputum production
• effective or suspected exacerbation of the respiratory condition in the past month
• upper respiratory tract infection in the past month
• use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor medication
• changes in the prescribed medication in the previous month
• evidence of traction bronchiectasis in the HRCT
• evidence of other medical conditions that prevent performance of an exercise training program
• unable to read or speak in English / unable to provide informed consent.

Where this trial is running

• St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
• West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Who to contact

Ana Oliveira, PhD · 6477651525 · ana.oliveira@westpark.org

It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT04767074.