Effect of Gefapixant on Cough-related Brain Activity in Patients With Chronic Cough

Recently, a new drug called Gefapixant passed phase III clinical trials for cough suppression in patients with chronic cough. The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of acute and prolonged administration of the drug Gefapixant on cough-related brain activity in patients with chronic cough. The main question it aims to answer is: does the mechanism of action of Gefapixant on the brainstem and brain circuits regulating cough differ between acute and prolonged therapy in people with chronic cough? Participants have their brain activity and their sensitivity to cough-inducing substances measured as well as complete questionnaires about their cough before and while taking daily Gefapixant.