Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Cough
Efficacy of Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Refractory Cough
- Age
- 18 – 50
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Assiut University · Other
This trial is looking for adults with a cough that has lasted more than eight weeks and hasn't improved with standard treatments. Participants will undergo behavioral therapy to help manage their symptoms.
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I have a chronic cough that has lasted more than eight weeks.
- I have not responded to standard treatments for common causes of chronic cough.
- I experience cough triggered by talking, laughing, cold air, or irritants.
- I have throat irritation or frequent throat clearing.
You may not be able to join if
- I am a current smoker or quit smoking in the last six months.
- I have an active lung or heart disease.
- I have had a recent respiratory infection.
- I have taken angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors recently.
- I have significant problems with my larynx.
- I have a neurological disorder affecting my cough reflex.
- I cannot follow the study procedures.
- I have head or neck issues like sinusitis or muscle tension dysphonia.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityChronic cough is defined as cough persisting for more than eight weeks. It is a common clinical problem that significantly impairs patients' physical, psychological, and social quality of life. Chronic cough remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge despite systematic evaluation and treatment of common etiologies such as asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease
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