Clinical trial No longer in our active list Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 80

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

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment455 (estimated)
SponsorNocion Therapeutics
Industry-sponsored
Locations107 sites (Foley, Alabama and 106 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06504446 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

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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

  • 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
  • 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

How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.