Hope for hacking cough: new pill shows promise in clinical trial

NCT ID NCT05962151

First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested a new tablet called nalbuphine ER for people with a long-lasting cough that doesn't get better with treatment. 66 adults with refractory chronic cough took the drug or a placebo to see if it reduced coughing. The goal was to measure cough frequency and check for side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Accellacare North London

    Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2RN, United Kingdom

  • Accellacare South London

    Orpington, Kent, BR5 3QG, United Kingdom

  • Accellacare Warwickshire

    Coventry, Warwickshire, CV3 4FJ, United Kingdom

  • Accellacare Yorkshire

    Shipley, Yorkshire, BD18 3SA, United Kingdom

  • Belfast City Hospital

    Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom

  • CIC Mauricie Inc.

    Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G8T 7A1, Canada

  • Egin Research Ltd

    High Wycombe, HP11 2QW, United Kingdom

  • Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust - Castle Hill Hospital

    Cottingham, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU16 5JQ, United Kingdom

  • Inspiration Research

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T 3A9, Canada

  • Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    London, Greater London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom

  • McMaster University Medical Centre

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada

  • North Tyneside General Hospital - Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

    North Shields, Tynemouth, NE29 8NH, United Kingdom

  • University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM) - Wythenshawe Hospital

    Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9LT, United Kingdom

  • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

    Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2GW, United Kingdom

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