Clinical trials
Cough clinical trials
Below are recruiting cough clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 69 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07411417Recruiting
Acupressure for pain and lung function after chest surgery
This trial tests if acupressure can help reduce pain and improve lung function after a first-time chest surgery. It may offer a non-drug way to support recovery.
IstanbulAges Any age - NCT07323043Recruiting
Comparing tegileridine and sufentanil for cough during anesthesia
This trial tests whether tegileridine causes less coughing than sufentanil when given as part of anesthesia for surgery. It aims to find a better painkiller option for patients having surgery with a breathing tube.
Lianyungang, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT07287293Recruiting
Suctioning vs no suctioning when waking from anesthesia
This trial compares two ways of managing your breathing tube when you wake up from general anesthesia: suctioning the tube or not. It aims to see which method is more comfortable and safer for you after surgery.
Samut SakhonAges 18 years+ - NCT07232550Recruiting
Breathing study for children needing bronchoscopy
This study collects samples (like fluid from the lungs) during a planned bronchoscopy to look for new ways to understand and predict children's breathing problems. It might help if your child already needs this procedure for a medical reason.
WarsawAges Up to 17 years - NCT07212439Recruiting
Monitoring coughs to detect worsening COPD early
This study tests if monitoring your cough sounds can help detect a sudden worsening of COPD (a lung condition) sooner. It aims to find early warning signs so you can get treatment faster.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 18 years+ - NCT07124650RecruitingPhase 4
Sore throat after neck surgery study
This study tests if a special spray can help prevent or reduce sore throat after thyroid or parathyroid surgery. It may help you feel more comfortable after your operation.
Saint PetersburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07112144RecruitingPhase 3
DTaP vaccine trial for healthy infants aged 2 months
This trial tests a new vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). It is for healthy infants who are about 2 months old and live permanently in the area. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and works well.
Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, YunnanAges 2 months–3 months - NCT07081399RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Care plan to prevent complications after tube removal
This trial tests a special care plan for adults who are on a breathing machine (ventilator) for the first time. The goal is to see if this plan helps prevent problems after the breathing tube is removed.
Damanhūr, EgyptAges 18–60 - NCT06997224Recruiting
Breathing exercises after heart valve surgery
This trial tests two breathing exercises (Triflow and deep breathing with cough) to see if they help patients recover lung function after mitral valve replacement surgery. It may help you breathe better after your procedure.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT06999577RecruitingPhase 4
The Mechanism Versus PPI Trial for throat reflux
This study tests how well omeprazole (a common acid-blocking medicine) works for people with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), a condition where stomach acid irritates the throat. If you have had throat symptoms for more than 8 weeks and are already scheduled for an endoscopy with acid monitoring, you may qualify to see if this medicine helps more than a placebo.
San Deigo, CaliforniaAges 18–89 - NCT06827470RecruitingPhase 1
Whooping cough infection study in healthy adults
This study tests what happens when healthy adults are exposed to a special type of whooping cough bacteria. Results may help develop better vaccines to protect people from this infection.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18–50 - NCT06441136Recruiting
Study on age-related voice changes and social life
This trial studies how age-related voice changes (presbyphonia) affect social interactions and daily life. You may be eligible if you have thinning of the vocal cords and can complete voice assessments and questionnaires.
Iowa City, IowaAges 65 years+ - NCT06655337Recruiting
Testing a smartphone app for managing hospital discharge
This study tests whether a smartphone app called Medidux helps you manage your symptoms and discharge from the hospital if you came in with coughing, back pain, or belly discomfort. You'll use the app to report how you're feeling, and the care team can check in with you after you leave.
Horgen, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06190431Recruiting
Can coaching help kids learn to use a lung-clearing device?
This study tests whether a coaching feature helps children learn to use a device called mechanical in-exsufflation (MI-E), which helps clear mucus from the lungs. The trial is split into two parts: one for healthy children and one for children with neuromuscular diseases.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 6–12 - NCT06201494Recruiting
Studying early symptoms of asthma in children
This study follows children and teens who are being checked for asthma for the first time. It aims to learn more about the early symptoms of asthma to improve diagnosis and treatment.
PragueAges 3–18 - NCT05854563Recruiting
Study using collected cough samples to learn about lung disease
This trial looks at “cough capture” samples to better understand what is happening in the lungs. You might be eligible if you’re having a bronchoscopy for medical reasons and don’t already have lung cancer.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT05745298Recruiting
Electrical and breathing therapy to improve unassisted cough after spinal injury
This study tests whether pairing electrical stimulation with breathing muscle training can help you cough without needing assistance. It’s for people recovering from a spinal cord injury within the last year, and who can safely feel and respond to the electrical stimulation.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05700825RecruitingPhase 2
Rehab training to improve swallow safety in Parkinson’s
This trial tests a rehabilitation approach aimed at improving airway protection during swallowing in people with Parkinson’s disease. It may help reduce the risk of food or liquid going down the wrong way by improving swallow safety.
West Lafayette, IndianaAges 50–90 - NCT05120934RecruitingPhase 2
Two medicine doses to reduce ILD cough
This Phase 2 study tests whether two different doses of duloxetine and amitriptyline can reduce coughing caused by interstitial lung disease (ILD). If you have had a long-lasting ILD-related cough despite stable ILD treatment, this trial may help find a better way to control your cough.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT05086432Recruiting
Test sputum-guided care to reduce cough in lung scarring
This study uses analysis of mucus (sputum) to guide treatment with the goal of reducing long-lasting cough in adults with interstitial lung disease (ILD). You may be asked to provide sputum samples and may receive treatment decisions based on those results.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03505216Recruiting
Child lung symptom clinic registry for Swiss families
This study collects information from children and teens (up to age 16) who are seen in a children’s lung clinic for breathing or respiratory problems in Switzerland. The goal is to better understand these conditions in everyday care, which may help improve future diagnosis and treatment.
ViennaAges birth–16 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cough?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 69 recruiting cough studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cough trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cough trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.