Cough Control Therapy for Cough
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new method to assist individuals with interstitial lung disease (ILD) who have been coughing for over 8 weeks. The goal is to determine if a non-drug therapy, known as Non-pharmacological Cough Control Therapy, can lessen the impact of coughing on daily life by teaching self-management techniques. This approach includes four virtual sessions focused on cough control and breathing exercises. Individuals diagnosed with ILD and experiencing a persistent cough may be suitable candidates. As an unphased trial, this study provides patients the chance to explore innovative therapies that may enhance their quality of life.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot participate if you've changed your prescribed medication in the past month.
What prior data suggests that this non-pharmacological cough control therapy is safe for individuals with ILD?
Research has shown that non-drug cough control therapy is generally safe and easy to manage. In one study, 148 out of 173 patients reported improvement in their cough with this treatment, and no major side effects occurred. Unlike medications, these non-drug methods do not appear to cause harmful side effects. They focus on techniques to manage cough without medicine, which is beneficial since many cough medicines often have unwanted side effects.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about non-pharmacological cough control therapy because it offers a fresh approach to managing coughs without medication. Unlike traditional treatments that often rely on cough suppressants or expectorants, this therapy focuses on educational and self-management strategies tailored to each participant's specific needs. The therapy includes techniques like breathing pattern retraining and laryngeal hygiene, aiming to empower individuals to control their coughs naturally. This approach not only addresses the physical aspect of the cough but also considers the psychological and behavioral components, potentially leading to more holistic and sustainable outcomes.
What evidence suggests that this non-pharmacological cough control therapy is effective for chronic cough in ILD?
Research has shown that non-drug treatments can help control long-term cough. In this trial, participants will receive non-pharmacological cough control therapy, including educational and self-management sessions. One study found that 85.5% of patients experienced improvement in their cough symptoms. Other research indicates that these treatments can greatly enhance quality of life by reducing cough frequency and sleep disruption. Additionally, these treatments help manage cough without the side effects often associated with medications, making them a promising option for those seeking to improve daily life without relying on drugs.13678
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Participants are enrolled in a pulmonary rehabilitation program composed of aerobic and strengthening exercises, disease-specific education, and self-management
Non-pharmacological Cough Control Therapy
Participants attend four virtual sessions of educational and self-management therapy targeting cough control
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Non-pharmacological Cough control Therapy
Trial Overview
The 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.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
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
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Collaborator
Citations
Non-pharmacological Management of Non-productive ...
This systematic review summarizes the effectiveness of non-pharmacological chronic cough therapies in adults with non-productive refractory chronic cough or ...
Management of non-pharmacologic therapy for chronic ...
Cough-specific quality of life improved significantly after treatment. Both the cough frequency score and the sleep disturbance scores decreased significantly.
A Non-pharmacological Cough Control Therapy
This study aims to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of a non-pharmacological cough control therapy, as an adjuvant of pulmonary rehabilitation, in ...
Nonpharmacological cough control therapy for chronic ...
148 (85.5%) out of 173 patients reported improvement; treatment did not improve cough in 25 (14.4%) out of 173 patients. LCQ data pre- and post- ...
Nonpharmacological Approaches to Chronic Cough
Effectiveness of the therapy program for management of chronic cough: preliminary data from a randomized clinical trial. Am J Speech Lang Pathol. 2022; 31 ...
Nonpharmacological Approaches to Chronic Cough
The most widely reported nonpharmacological intervention for the management of chronic cough is cough control therapy typically provided by speech language ...
Management of non-pharmacologic therapy for chronic ...
Compared to pharmacologic therapy, non-pharmacologic therapy has no apparent adverse reactions. As such, non-pharmacologic therapy has good ...
Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Acute ...
In adult patients with cough due to the common cold, we suggest against the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents until they have been shown to make ...
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