Clinical trials: Dysphonia
Voice Disorders, Vocal Fold Polyp
Project 4: Ambulatory Biofeedback and Voice Therapy for Patients With Vocal Hyperfunction
Vocal hyperfunction (VH) is the most commonly treated class of voice disorders by speech-language pathologists and voice therapy is the primary curative treatment.
- Conditions
- Voice Disorders, Vocal Fold Polyp, Vocal Nodules in Adults, Muscle Tension Dysphonia
- Trial name
- NCT05970562
- Testing
- Ambulatory Voice Monitoring with Biofeedback (AVM-B), Conversation Training Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Dystonia
Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation for Spasmodic Dysphonia- DEBUSSY Trial
Laryngeal Dystonia (LD), also commonly referred to as spasmodic dysphonia, is a neurological voice disorder characterized by involuntary dystonic contractions of the laryngeal muscles.
- Conditions
- Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Dystonia, Deep Brain Stimulation
- Trial name
- NCT02558634
- Testing
- VIM Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation ON, VIM Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation OFF
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy, Postoperative Dysphonia
Post Thyroidectomy Echographic Method for Study of Vocal Fold Motion
One of the major risks of endocrine surgery is recurrent nerve palsy (RNP), leading to vocal folds (VF) immobility. It happens in 5% of cases, leading to high morbidity: dysphonia, aspirations, impossibility to work.
- Trial name
- VOCALE (NCT03976011)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Laryngeal Ultrasonography
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia
The Effect of Vocal Rest Versus Vocalization Following Xeomin® Injections in Spasmodic Dysphonia
This study will compare the effects of vocal rest versus continuous vocalization for one hour immediately following botulinum toxin injections for adductor spasmodic dysphonia.
- Trial name
- NCT03129087
- Testing
- Vocal rest versus vocalization
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Respiration Disorders, Swallowing Disorder
Artificial Intelligence in Diagnosing Dysphagia Patients
In this prospective study we extracted acoustic parameters using PRAAT from patient's attempt to phonate during the clinical evaluation using a digital smart device.
- Conditions
- Respiration Disorders, Swallowing Disorder, Phonation Disorder, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT05098808
- Testing
- Acoustic features (from signals obtained during phonation)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 449 people
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of Korea
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Laryngeal Vibration for Spasmodic Dysphonia
The general aim of the research is to provide scientific evidence that vibro-tactile stimulation (VTS) represents a non-invasive form of neuromodulation that can induce measurable improvements in the speech of people with…
- Trial name
- SD-VTS (NCT03746509)
- Testing
- Laryngeal Vibration (Treatment), Laryngeal Vibration (Comparator)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia
Treatment for Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia by Type 2 Thyroplasty Using Titanium Bridges
For adductor spasmodic dysphonia, there is a need for establishing a new therapy under the present circumstance where no standard therapy has been established yet and existing therapies fail to provide permanent effect.
- Trial name
- NCT02528006
- Testing
- Type 2 Thyroplasty using Titanium Bridges
- Where
- 4 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Kumamoto University
Cough, Vocal Cord Atrophy
Usefulness and Feasibility of Ultrasound in Office Laryngology Procedures
Investigators will assess the usefulness of using ultrasound in office procedures for laryngology interventions. Participants who qualify will be adults who are undergoing superior laryngeal nerve block, injection laryngoplasty…
- Conditions
- Cough, Vocal Cord Atrophy, Vocal Cord Paresis, Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT06579989
- Testing
- Ultrasound for cough, Ultrasound for vocal fold atrophy or vocal fold paresis/paralysis, Ultrasound for dysphagia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Comparison of Voice Therapy and Antireflex Therapy in LPR
This study will be a prospective, randomized, unblinded but controlled trial. Patients presenting to the Otolaryngology clinic who are diagnosed with laryngopharyngeal reflux disorder related dysphonia and meet inclusion criteria…
- Trial name
- NCT02530879
- Testing
- Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Esomeprazole, Rantidine, Voice therapy, Combination of anti-reflux medication and voice therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Dystonia
Usability of Vibro-tactile Stimulation to Treat Spasmodic Dysphonia
The general aim of the study was to provide evidence for the usability and feasibility of applying vibro-tactile stimulation (VTS) at home as a non-invasive form of neuromodulation to improve speech in people with spasmodic…
- Trial name
- NCT06111027
- Testing
- Vibro-tactile stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Functional Dysphonia
A Trial of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if theta burst stimulation (TBS), a form of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), can treat functional dyspepsia (FD) and compare its effectiveness against conventional drug…
- Trial name
- NCT06559748
- Testing
- transcranial magnetic thetaburst stimulation （TBS）
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Postoperative Sore Throat, Bronchoscopy
Dexmedetomidine Nasal Spray and Postoperative Sore Throat After Bronchoscopy
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether dexmedetomidine nasal spray is associated with a lower risk of postoperative sore throat in adult patients who underwent bronchoscopy under general anesthesia.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Sore Throat, Bronchoscopy, Hoarseness, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT07894224
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine Nasal Spray, standard general anesthesia
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 4,400 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
Asthmatic Patients and Control Group
Frequency of Dysphonia in Asthmatic Patients
For many years, it is known that asthmatics have more often dysphonia. However, no study has so far analyzed the reality of dysphonia in asthmatic by making phoniatric tests.
- Trial name
- NCT01999855
- Testing
- Phoniatric tests
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Extraesophageal Symptoms, Cough
Screening for Barrett's Esophagus in Otolaryngology Patients
The purpose of this project is to develop an accurate method to identify patients that suffer from acid reflux, but may not present with classic reflux symptoms (such as heart burn).
- Conditions
- Extraesophageal Symptoms, Cough, Throat Clearing, Hoarseness
- Trial name
- SCE (NCT00695227)
- Testing
- Screening for Barrett's Esophagus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 295 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Voice Disorders, Gastroesophageal Reflux
Quantifying Effects of Treatment of Pediatric Dysphonia
The diagnosis and management of childhood dysphonia is a significant clinical problem; however, there have been few studies aimed at defining standard assessment methods for pediatric dysphonia.
- Trial name
- NCT00237679
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Unstimulated
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Hoarseness, Post Operative Complicaiton
Intraperitoneal Dexamethasone Spraying on Vagal Nerve-Rich Areas for Prevention of Hoarseness After Upper Abdominal Surgery
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether intraoperative spraying of dexamethasone onto the abdominal vagal nerve-rich areas can prevent postoperative hoarseness in patients undergoing elective upper abdominal…
- Trial name
- NCT07722091
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Saline (0.9% NaCl)
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 584 people
- Sponsor
- Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
Hoarseness
Incidence of Hoarseness After General Spine Surgery: Prospective Observational Study
Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of hoarseness is known to improve quality of life and treatment outcomes. Therefore, appropriate research on the incidence of hoarseness after surgery is necessary.
- Trial name
- Hoarseness (NCT05996146)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 427 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Muscle Tension Dysphonia
The Effects of Respiratory Training on Voice
Primary muscle tension dysphonia is a voice disorder that involves excessive and poorly coordinated muscle activity affecting multiple subsystems that are involved in speech production, in the absence of structural or neurologic…
- Trial name
- NCT04710862
- Testing
- Breathing training without a device, Breathing training with a device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Syracuse University
Dysphonia, Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Translaryngeal Vibration for Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders
Contemporary treatments for hyperfunctional voice disorders such as muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) are effective but typically do not restore voice handicap or voice function to normal thresholds.
- Trial name
- NCT07145086
- Testing
- Voice therapy with vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Christian University
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Predictive Value of Subjective and Objective Measurement Tools for Extraesophageal Reflux
Acid reflux can cause many symptoms in the throat, including discomfort or pain, and difficulty with breathing and voice problems.
- Trial name
- NCT01829074
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Respiratory Technology Corporation