
Core Insights - Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. is set to announce topline results from the Phase 2b CORAL trial of its investigational therapy Haduvio for chronic cough in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) during a conference call on June 2, 2025 [1][2] Company Overview - Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing Haduvio (oral nalbuphine extended-release) for chronic cough treatment in patients with IPF and refractory chronic cough (RCC) [4] - Haduvio is the first investigational therapy to demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in cough frequency in clinical trials for both IPF chronic cough and RCC [4] - The mechanism of Haduvio involves acting on the cough reflex arc as a kappa agonist and mu antagonist, targeting opioid receptors crucial for cough control [4] Industry Context - Chronic cough affects up to 85% of the IPF population, with approximately 140,000 patients in the U.S. suffering from IPF [3] - Patients with chronic cough may experience up to 1,500 coughs per day, leading to significant declines in their quality of life and increased risks of disease progression, death, or lung transplant [3] - Currently, there are no approved therapies for chronic cough in IPF patients, and existing off-label treatments offer minimal benefits [3]