Clinical trials
Coughing clinical trials
Below are recruiting coughing 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
- NCT07070895Recruiting
Wellness app for chronic cough study
This trial tests a smartphone app and a smartwatch to help people with chronic cough that hasn't improved with standard care. You'll wear a watch to track your cough and use the app to learn management techniques.
Wilmington, DelawareAges 21 years+ - NCT05989698Recruiting
Validating a wearable cough monitor (C-mo)
This study tests a wearable device (C-mo) that monitors coughing. It is for people of all ages who are currently coughing and can cooperate with wearing a small sensor on their belly for a short time.
AlfenaAges 2 years+ - NCT06878209Recruiting
Cough and hemorrhoids study
This study looks at how coughing may relate to hemorrhoids. Researchers want to understand the possible connection in people who have hemorrhoids but haven't had surgery for them.
Muğla, MenteşeAges 18 years+ - NCT06960759RecruitingPhase 2
Cough suppression therapy for chronic cough
This study tests a behavior-based therapy to help you gain control over a persistent cough that hasn't responded to other treatments. You will learn techniques to reduce coughing during a 4-week program.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–99 - NCT07690059RecruitingPhase 2
Magnesium oral spray for chronic cough
This trial tests a magnesium salt oral spray (SC0032) for adults whose chronic cough has not responded to treatment or has no clear cause. It aims to see if the spray can reduce coughing frequency and improve symptoms.
BelfastAges 18–80 - NCT07683780Enrolling by invitation
Spinal stimulation and muscle training for cough after spinal cord injury
This study tests a combination of spinal cord stimulation and electrical muscle stimulation to help improve cough strength in people with a recent spinal cord injury. It may help you clear secretions more effectively.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–65 - NCT07671924RecruitingPhase 2
Testing nalbuphine extended-release for chronic cough
This trial tests whether an extended-release medication called nalbuphine can reduce coughing in people with chronic cough that hasn't improved with other treatments. You may be eligible if you've had a persistent cough for at least a year and have already tried treatments for conditions that could cause it.
AjaxAges 18 years+ - NCT04767074Recruiting
Non-drug therapy to reduce long-term cough in lung scarring
This study tests a non-medication cough-control program for people who have lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) and a cough lasting more than 8 weeks. It may help you control coughing better without adding new medicines.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–85 - NCT06918756Recruiting
Cough control questionnaire development study
This study is creating a new questionnaire to measure how well people can control their cough. It includes people with different types of cough and a small number of healthy volunteers.
LondonAges 18–100 - NCT06376448Recruiting
Chronic cough study using a new questionnaire
This study aims to better understand different types of chronic cough by using a new questionnaire. If you have had a cough for at least 8 weeks and do not smoke, you may be able to help.
Cottingham, East YorkshiureAges 18 years+ - NCT06634823RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Steroid injection for chronic cough study
This study tests whether a steroid shot into the neck muscles can help people with a long-lasting, unexplained cough. It is for adults who have tried other treatments and still cough.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07722260Recruiting
Cough assistance for breathing tube weaning
This study tests whether special cough-aid techniques help adults on breathing tubes get off the ventilator faster. It may be an option for patients who need extra help coughing while they recover.
DamanhūrAges 18 years+ - NCT07660380RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing Two Painkillers for Cough During Anesthesia
This study compares a new painkiller (oliceridine) to a standard one (sufentanil) to see which works better at stopping coughing when you first go under anesthesia for surgery. It may help you have a smoother start to your procedure.
Tianmen, HubeiAges 18–99 - NCT07659860Recruiting
Lower Airway Changes in Chronic Cough
This study looks at changes in the lower airways of people with a long-lasting cough that hasn't improved with treatment. It aims to understand why some coughs persist, which may lead to better treatments.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18–75 - NCT07650084RecruitingPhase 3
Testing BLU-5937 for hard-to-treat chronic cough
This 24-week study tests whether a new medicine called BLU-5937 can help adults whose chronic cough hasn't improved with standard treatments. Chronic cough that lasts a year or longer can seriously affect quality of life, and this trial explores whether this drug might provide relief.
Leshan, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT07582549RecruitingPhase 3
Treatment for children's persistent cough
This Finnish study tests whether two common medicines (a steroid inhaler and an antibiotic) can help children whose cough has lasted more than 4 weeks without an obvious cause. Researchers want to see if these treatments work better than doing nothing.
TampereAges 1–6 - NCT07531901Recruiting
Testing Cough Sensitivity With a Handheld Inhaler Device
This study tests whether a handheld nebulizer (a device that turns liquid medicine into mist) can reliably measure how sensitive your cough reflex is. Researchers will have you inhale citric acid (a harmless substance similar to lemon juice) and record your cough response to see if this method works well.
Missoula, MontanaAges 18–89 - NCT07488598Recruiting
Behavioral therapy for hard-to-treat chronic cough
This trial tests a behavioral therapy for people whose chronic cough (lasting more than 8 weeks) hasn't improved with usual treatments like asthma or reflux medicine. You may join if your cough is triggered by things like talking, laughing, cold air, or irritants, and you have throat symptoms like irritation or hoarseness.
AsyutAges 18–50 - NCT06481540Recruiting
Smartphone app for cough training in Parkinson's
This trial tests a smartphone app called SpiroGym to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their cough strength. It aims to see if app-guided exercises can make coughing more effective for clearing the airway.
PragueAges 40–80 - NCT06286163Recruiting
ATP and P2X3 in chronic cough patients
This study looks at how certain nerve receptors (called P2X3) and a molecule called ATP might be linked to inflammation in the airways of people with chronic cough. It compares chronic cough patients to healthy non-smokers to better understand the cause of cough and find new treatment targets.
LondonAges 30–70 - NCT07405333Recruiting
Coughing exercises vs breathing device after heart surgery in children
This study compares simple coughing exercises with a breathing device (incentive spirometry) to help children recover lung function faster after heart surgery. It may help reduce complications and shorten hospital stays.
Baghdad, Baghdad GovernorateAges 6–18 - NCT07330856RecruitingPhase 4
Testing treatments for recent dry or productive cough
This trial tests treatments for a recent dry or productive cough caused by a common viral infection like a cold or sore throat. It aims to find options that are safe and effective for adults who are otherwise healthy.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18–65 - NCT07315672Recruiting
Acupressure for Cough in Lung Cancer Survivors
This study tests whether doing acupressure at home can help reduce coughing in people with lung cancer. You will learn simple acupressure techniques to use on your own each day.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07171099RecruitingPhase 3
Cough medicine for young children with viral colds
This trial tests if a new cough syrup (Rengalin) helps children ages 6 months to 3 years with a dry cough from a viral cold. It aims to reduce cough severity and improve comfort for your child.
GatchinaAges 6 months–3 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for coughing?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 69 recruiting coughing 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 coughing 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 coughing 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.