Assessing a new treatment for chronic cough in adults
Official title: A Phase 2b, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Taplucainium Inhalation Powder (NOC-110) in Adults With Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough
Run by Nocion Therapeutics · NCT06504446 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing a new inhalation treatment for adults with a stubborn chronic cough to see if it helps them feel better compared to a placebo.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 455 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nocion Therapeutics Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 107 sites (Foley, Alabama and 106 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06504446 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults with a chronic cough lasting 12 months or more that is refractory or unexplained.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis, or other significant pulmonary diseases will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This phase 2b clinical trial evaluates the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of NOC-110, an inhalation powder, in adults suffering from refractory or unexplained chronic cough. Approximately 325 participants will be enrolled, with an anticipated screening of up to 600 individuals. The study will be randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, lasting about 13 weeks. Participants will receive either the active treatment or a placebo once daily.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly alleviate chronic cough symptoms for patients who have not responded to other therapies.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel, similar studies targeting chronic cough have shown varying degrees of success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Refractory or unexplained chronic cough for ≥ 12 months. * Women of childbearing potential agree to follow the protocol specified contraceptive - guidance during the study. * Males who are not vasectomized must agree to use the contraceptive methods defined in the protocol. * Able to provide Informed Consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous exposure to taplucainium (formerly NTX-1175) or known allergy or hypersensitivity to taplucainium, its excipients/metabolites, or related compounds. * Participants who are currently participating in another drug or device clinical study * Participants who have participated in an Acute or Chronic Cough investigational study within 60 days before the start of the Screening. * Current diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis, unexplained pulmonary fibrosis, hemoptysis, bronchial asthma, or other pulmonary disease. * Respiratory tract infection within 4 weeks of Screening or during screening period. * Any female who is pregnant or lactating or wishing to become pregnant. * Donation of \> 1 Unit (450 milliliter or more) of blood within 60 days prior to the first dosing. * Alcohol or drug use disorder within the past 2 years. * Current smoker/vaper or individuals who have given up smoking within the past 6 months of screening, and/or those with \>20 pack-year smoking history. * Current opiate/opioid use or medical history of opiate/opioid use disorder. * History of concurrent malignancy or recurrence of malignancy in the last 2 years. * Body Mass Index of ≥40 kg/m2. * Positive results for human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C virus. * Unable to refrain from the use of medications and treatments that can impact cough during the study. * Have clinically significant history or evidence of poorly controlled cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological, immunological, or psychiatric disorder(s).
Where it's running
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G & L Research, LLC
Foley, Alabama, United States Recruiting -
Medical Research of Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
AMR Phoenix
Tempe, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Little Rock Allergy & Asthma, P.A. Clinical Research Center
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Recruiting -
So Cal Clinical Research
Huntington Beach, California, United States Recruiting -
Allergy and Asthma Associates of Southern California dba Southern California Research
Laguna Niguel, California, United States Recruiting
Show 44 more locations
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Paradigm Clinical Research Centers, LLC - Modesto
Modesto, California, United States Recruiting -
NewportNativeMD,Inc
Newport Beach, California, United States Recruiting -
Center for Clinical Trials, LLC
Paramount, California, United States Recruiting -
Paradigm Clinical Research Centers, LLC
Redding, California, United States Recruiting -
DaVinci Research LLC.
Roseville, California, United States Recruiting -
Allergy & Asthma Associates of Santa Clara Valley
San Jose, California, United States Recruiting -
California Allergy & Asthma Medical Group Inc.
San Jose, California, United States Recruiting -
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group
Ventura, California, United States Recruiting -
Allergy and Asthma Clinical Research Inc
Walnut Creek, California, United States Recruiting -
Lynn Institute of Denver
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Innovative Research of West Florida, Inc.
Clearwater, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Omega Research Debary, LLC
DeBary, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Clinical Site Partners, LLC Leesburg dba Flourish Research
Leesburg, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Suncoast Research Group, LLC Miami - Little Havana dba Flourish Research
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Well Pharma Medical Research Corporation
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
University of South Florida - PARENT
Tampa, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Clinical Site Partners, LLC Orlando dba Flourish Research
Winter Park, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Clinical Site Partners, LLC Orlando dba Flourish Research
Winter Park, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Aeroallergy Research Laboratories of Savannah, Inc.
Savannah, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Duly Health and Care
Winfield, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Accellacare of McFarland Clinic
Ames, Iowa, United States Recruiting -
The Iowa Clinic, PC
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States Recruiting -
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States Recruiting -
Bluegrass Allergy Research
Lexington, Kentucky, United States Recruiting -
Allergy & Asthma Specialists, PSC
Owensboro, Kentucky, United States Recruiting -
Continental Clinical Solutions, LLC
Towson, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Infinity Medical Research Inc
Russells Mills, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Clinical Research Institute
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic - Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
The Curators of the University of Missouri on behalf of University of Missouri Health Care
Columbia, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Midwest Chest Consultants
Saint Charles, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
The Clinical Research Center, LLC
St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Montana Medical Research, Inc.
Missoula, Montana, United States Recruiting -
AMR Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Recruiting -
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey, United States Recruiting -
Allergy Partners of New Jersey P C
Ocean City, New Jersey, United States Recruiting -
The Valley Hospital
Paramus, New Jersey, United States Recruiting -
St Josephs Physicians Med PC Pulmonary Health
Liverpool, New York, United States Recruiting -
Equity Medical LLC
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Allergy Partners Clinical Research
Asheville, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Clinical Research of Gastonia
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
M3 Wake Research, Inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Accellacare
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Recruiting
+57 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nocion Clinical Trials
- Email: clinicaltrials@nociontx.com
- Phone: 781-761-2050
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.