Chronic COUGH Management in Interstitial Lung DisEase

NANot yet recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

60

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

December 20, 2027

Primary Completion Date

December 30, 2027

Study Completion Date

July 30, 2028

Conditions
Interstitial Lung DiseaseChronic Cough
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Non-pharmacological cough control therapy

Over seven weeks (1 session per week, except session 5, which will be 2 weeks after session 4) using a one-on-one hybrid model. In session 1, participants will receive general education about chronic cough, introduction to cough suppression and goal setting. Session 2 will cover education about chronic cough in ILD, cough triggers and training in cough suppression techniques. Session 3 will focus on hydration techniques, laryngeal hygiene, and breathing exercises to control coughing. Session 4 will reinforce all aspects of non-pharmacological cough control treatment, and session 5 will explore the sustainability of cough control strategies after the program using real-life case scenarios.

BEHAVIORAL

Healthy lifestyle

Over seven weeks (1 session per week, except session 5, which will be 2 weeks after session 4) using a one-on-one hybrid model. In session 1, participants will receive general education about exercise and physical activity. Session 2 will cover education about diet. Session 3 will focus on stress management. Session 4 will cover relaxation techniques, and session 5 will reinforce all aspects previously considered.

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

Aveiro University, Aveiro

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

OTHER

collaborator

Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga

OTHER

collaborator

Centro Hospitalar de Entre o Douro e Vouga

OTHER

lead

Aveiro University

OTHER