Stimulation of the Larynx to Treat Unexplained Chronic Cough

Description

Researchers will test the effect of non-invasive vibrotactile stimulation of the larynx on symptom severity of unexplained chronic cough.

Conditions

Cough

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Study Details

Study overview

Researchers will test the effect of non-invasive vibrotactile stimulation of the larynx on symptom severity of unexplained chronic cough.

Vibrotactile Stimulation of the Larynx to Treat Unexplained Chronic Cough

Stimulation of the Larynx to Treat Unexplained Chronic Cough

Condition
Cough
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Minneapolis

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adults aged 18-88
  • * \>8 weeks of cough
  • * Cough visual analogue scale (VAS): Rating of 30 or greater on a 0-100 cough severity scale
  • * Ability to provide informed consent and independently complete questionnaires
  • * Ability to read and speak English
  • * Electronic implants (e.g., pacemaker)
  • * Currently doing speech therapy for cough
  • * Contraindications to safe or effective VTS device use
  • * No regular access to wifi internet

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 88 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Minnesota,

Stephanie Misono, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Minnesota

Study Record Dates

2025-10-01