Clinical trials
Cough clinical trials
Below are recruiting cough clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 73 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - NCT04807712Recruiting
Testing a pertussis workup for children at home visits
This trial studies children who might have pertussis (“whooping cough”). It looks at children in outpatient/home-care settings when the child’s doctor suspects pertussis and orders a lab test, to help guide evaluation and care.
CréteilAges 1 day–18 years - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT05897879Recruiting
Study how pertussis germs and immune response affect severity
This study looks at children with suspected pertussis (who need a PCR test) and compares how the bacteria and the immune response relate to how sick they become. It may help doctors understand why some children have worse symptoms and guide future care.
BordeauxAges Up to 15 years - NCT05989802Recruiting
Testing new TB tests for children
This study is testing new ways to quickly diagnose TB in children under 15. It aims to find better tests that can be used at clinics, especially for kids who may not have obvious symptoms.
MaputoAges Up to 65 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 - NCT07671911RecruitingPhase 3
Treating IPF-related chronic cough with extended-release nalbuphine
This study tests an extended-release tablet (nalbuphine) to reduce chronic coughing in people with IPF. It may help if your cough has lasted 8 weeks or more and is bothersome.
Loxahatchee Groves, FloridaAges 40 years+ - 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+ - NCT06466629Recruiting
Best timing for the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy
This study tests when during pregnancy it is best to get the Tdap (whooping cough) vaccine. It aims to protect both mother and baby from whooping cough in the first months after birth.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06476249Recruiting
Cough risk after lung surgery via thoracoscope
This study looks at why some people develop a cough after having part of a lung removed through small cuts (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery). It may help identify who is more likely to have this side effect.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–70 - NCT06542484Recruiting
Studying gefapixant for cough in kidney or bladder cancer
This study tests a medicine called gefapixant to see if it helps reduce chronic coughing in people with kidney or bladder cancer. You may qualify if your cough persists despite treatment and you have little to no smoking history.
Nagoya, Aichi-kenAges 18 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+ - NCT07678086Recruiting
Breathing tube pressure and sore throat in children's appendix surgery
This trial tests whether carefully managing the pressure in the breathing tube during surgery can help prevent a sore throat in children after they have their appendix removed by keyhole surgery. It may help your child have a more comfortable recovery.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 6–18 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07281300Recruiting
Mindfulness for breathing distress in lung cancer
This trial tests a mindfulness-based program to help lung cancer patients manage breathing difficulty and other symptoms. It aims to reduce distress and improve daily life.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cough?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 73 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.