Breath test may predict who responds to common asthma drug for chronic cough

NCT ID NCT06590740

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 1000 adults with chronic dry or nighttime cough to find a cutoff value for a breath test called FeNO that can predict whether they will respond to the asthma medication budesonide-formoterol. Participants took the drug twice daily for 8 weeks, and their cough improvement was measured. The goal is to help doctors quickly identify patients who are likely to benefit from this treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Budesonide-formoterol (Symbicort)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors quickly identify which chronic cough patients are likely to benefit from budesonide-formoterol, improving treatment decisions.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study focused on finding a diagnostic cutoff, not testing a new treatment. The results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cough variant asthma Cough-Variant Asthma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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    Beijing, 100029, China

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    Beijing, 100034, China

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    Benxi, 117000, China

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    Chengdu, 610014, China

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    Chengdu, 610041, China

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    Chongqing, 400000, China

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    Dongguan, CN-523326, China

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    Fenyang, 032299, China

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    Fuzhou, 350005, China

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    Guangzhou, 510000, China

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    Guangzhou, 510163, China

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    Guangzhou, 510515, China

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    Guiyang, 550002, China

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    Heifei, 230011, China

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    Heze, 274400, China

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    Huizhou, 516002, China

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    Jiaxing, 314001, China

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    Jinhua, 321000, China

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    Liuzhou, 545006, China

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    Nanchang, 330006, China

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    Nanjing, 211100, China

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    Nanyang, 473000, China

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    Quanzhou, 362000, China

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    Shanghai, 201114, China

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    Shanghai, 310000, China

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    Shangqiu, 476100, China

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    Shenzhen, 518020, China

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    Shijiazhuang, 050001, China

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    Suzhou, 657299, China

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    Taiyuan, 030001, China

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    Taiyuan, 030032, China

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    Weifang, 261000, China

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    Wenzhou, 325000, China

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    Wenzhou, 325027, China

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    Xi'an, 710006, China

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    Xiangtan, 411228, China

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    Yantai, 264000, China

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    Zhengzhou, 450000, China

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    Zunyi, 563100, China