๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-04

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Safety Trial of Brief, Breath Control-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Adults With Chronic Cough (NCT07566117)

Identifying Predictors of Treatment Response to Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Interventions in Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study is a prospective, single-center, single-arm pilot trial. The primary research question is whether brief, breath control-focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is feasible, acceptable, and safe in adults with chronic cough.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill โ€” Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill โ€” Chapel Hill, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (919) 962-5965

Email: carolyn_novaleski@med.unc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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