Cough Management Wellness App for Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough (NCT07070895) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cough Management Wellness App for Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough
United States20 participantsStarted 2025-03-27
Plain-language summary
The goal of this single-cohort clinical trial is to learn whether a smartphone-based Cough Management (CM) program can reduce cough frequency and burden in adults (21-80 years) who have refractory or unexplained chronic cough. 
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does four weeks of using the CM feature in the CoughPro app lower objective cough rate (coughs per hour) compared with each participant's one-week baseline? 
* Does the program also lessen cough intensity (bout metrics) and improve patient-reported quality-of-life scores on the Leicester Cough Questionnaire and PGI-S?
Participants will:
* Wear a Hyfe CoughMonitor smartwatch continuously for 6 weeks (1-week baseline, 4-week intervention, 1-week follow-up), charging it nightly. 
* Complete science-based in-app CM lessons based on behavioral cough-suppression therapy and practice the techniques during the 4-week intervention.
* Fill out online questionnaires (LCQ and PGI-S) at baseline and at the end of Week 4.
* Join a brief exit interview, then return the smartwatch and receive a compensation voucher.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 21 or older.
* Currently suffering from a cough that started at least 8 weeks ago that is largely unproductive (i.e., at least 50% of the time the cough produces zero mucus that needs to be spit out or swallowed).
* Normal chest X-ray or chest CT scan at some point that was prescribed specifically for their cough.
* At least one physician visit for cough with standard-of-care therapy but inadequate symptom relief.
* Stability of treatment: willing to avoid new cough treatments during study or report changes if they occur.
* Ability to comply: willing/able to wear the watch daily for the required duration of study and to complete all required questionnaires.
* Informed consent: understanding of the study procedures and agreement to comply with protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Recent upper respiratory infection (past 4 weeks).
* History of hemoptysis (coughing up blood) since onset of the current cough.
* Current smoker (incl. vaping) of any substance.
* ≥10 consecutive pack-years smoking history within \<10 years prior to screening.
* Diagnosed with a chronic lung condition (COPD, emphysema, lung cancer, IPF, chronic bronchitis, asthma). Note: Suspected asthma without confirmed diagnosis or benefit from asthma therapy is not an exclusion.
* Current or past head/neck cancer.
* Difficulty swallowing.
* On ACE inhibitors, such as Benzapril (Lotensin), Captopril (Capoten), Enalapril/Enalaprilat (Vasotec oral and injectable), Fosinopril (Monopril), Lisin…
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?
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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
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Change in objective cough rate (coughs/hour)
Timeframe: From baseline (week minus 1) to end of Week 4