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NCT05226299 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Cough Desensitization Therapy: Pilot 2

A Phase 1 study of Cough, sponsored by University of Montana.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
22
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05226299: Completed Phase 1 study of Cough, sponsored by University of Montana.

NCT05226299 is a Phase 1 study of Cough that has completed, run by University of Montana. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants, below the 220-participant average among 12 other Cough trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT05226299, a Phase 1 study of Cough, has completed, sponsored by University of Montana.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
22 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate a modified behavioral treatment for chronic cough due to cough hypersensitivity syndrome (CHS). This type of CC is a non-productive cough that is due, in part, to over-expression of transient receptor potential vanilliod (TRPV) receptors in the airway epithelium, which contribute to a dry cough elicited by typically non-tussive stimuli (e.g., cold air, smells) or by low doses of tussive stimuli (e.g., smoke). Currently available treatment options are limited to neuromodulator medications (e.g., gabapentin, amytriptiline) and behavioral cough suppression therapy (BCST), neither of which is 100% effective. The primary component of BCST is teaching patients to suppress their cough in the presence of an urge-to-cough. Studies have confirmed a reduction in cough sensitivity (as tested with inhaled capsaicin) following 1-4 weeks of successful cough suppression. However, patients with severe CHS are not able to suppress their cough in the presence of uncontrollable environmental stimuli and, hence, do not respond well to the therapy. The purpose of this study is to determine the potential of treating CHS by implementing BCST while stimulating cough with progressive concentrations of inhaled diluted aerosolized capsaicin. The investigators hypothesize this treatment will result in a reduction in cough-reflex sensitivity, cough-related quality of life, and cough frequency.

Primary Outcome

The LCQ is a 23-item validated patient-report questionnaire that takes about 5 minutes to fill out. It results in three domain scores (Social, Psychological, and Physical) and one Total score, which is the sum of the domain scores. Domain scores are between 1 and 7. The total score is between 3 and 21. A higher score means a better outcome.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL Saline
  • BIOLOGICAL Supra-threshold and progressive doses of diluted capsaicin via a dosimeter-controlled nebulizer

Study Locations (1)

Montana

  • University of Montana - Missoula

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 22 participants
Start Date 2021-05-01
Est. Completion 2022-08-30
Phase Phase 1
University of Montana

24 total trials

What the finished NCT05226299 record still lists

NCT05226299 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 22 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 220-participant average among 12 other Cough trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Cough appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Saline is the first listed.

NCT05226299 reports a single indexed study location in Montana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05226299 about?

NCT05226299 is a clinical study titled "Cough Desensitization Therapy: Pilot 2". The purpose of this study is to investigate a modified behavioral treatment for chronic cough due to cough hypersensitivity syndrome (CHS). This type of CC is a non-productive cough that is due, in part, to over-expression of transient receptor potential vanilliod (TRPV) receptors in the airway epit...

What is the current status of trial NCT05226299?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 22 participants. The study started on 2021-05-01. Estimated completion is 2022-08-30.

What conditions does trial NCT05226299 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cough.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05226299?

The interventions under investigation include: Saline (BIOLOGICAL), Supra-threshold and progressive doses of diluted capsaicin via a dosimeter-controlled nebulizer (BIOLOGICAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05226299?

This trial is sponsored by University of Montana, which has 24 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05226299 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Montana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT05226299's enrollment target sits among peer trials

22 11th of 12 higher than 2 of 12 other Cough trials

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