Phlegm test could finally silence chronic cough in lung disease patients

NCT ID NCT05086432

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether analyzing a patient's phlegm can help doctors choose better treatments for chronic cough in interstitial lung disease (ILD). About 120 adults with ILD and daily cough for at least 8 weeks will be randomly assigned to either standard care or care guided by sputum test results. The goal is to reduce coughing and improve quality of life by matching each patient's lung inflammation to the right medicine.

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  • St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

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    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada

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