TerminatedPhase 4

Acute Cough Study In Children

Stopped: See termination reason in detailed description.

United States140 participantsStarted 2010-12

Plain-language summary

15 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide will be better than placebo with respect to reducing the number of coughs over 6 hours and reducing the subjective severity of cough over 6 hours.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 11 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: Male or female healthy children ages 6 to under 12 years who are symptomatic with a cough due to a cold or acute URTI characterized by: * Onset of cold/URTI symptoms occurring no more than 10 days prior to Visit 1; * At least 5 coughs during the second 30-minute period of the 60-minute baseline period. General good health, aside from a common cold, and has no contraindications to the study or rescue medication Exclusion Criteria: * Acute, subchronic, or chronic cough due to any other condition other than a common cold History of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, neurological, hematological, autoimmune, psychiatric, metabolic, gastro-intestinal or endocrine disease

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Total Cough Count

Timeframe: Up to 6 hours post-dose

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01257542

SponsorPfizer

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-03

Results submitted2012-08-21

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Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 11 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.