Clinical trials: Larynx
Surgery, Larynx
Voice Outcome of Glottoplasty, Cricothyroid Approximation, Thyroplasty, and Chondrolaryngoplasty
The purpose of this study is to measure the short- and long-term voice outcome and outcome predictors of glottoplasty, cricothyroid approximation, thyroplasty, and chondrolaryngoplasty using a prospective non-randomized…
- Conditions
- Surgery, Larynx, Transgenderism, Gender Dysphoria
- Trial name
- NCT06439290
- Testing
- Phonosurgery, Mastectomy/breast augmentation
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Airway Obstruction
Comparison of Laryngeal Mask and I-gel to Laryngoscope by Novice Operators in Simulated Difficult Airway
The use of laryngeal mask airway or i-gel to manage airway may improve success rates, especially in difficult situations more than tracheal intubation.
- Trial name
- NCT02224027
- Testing
- proceal laryngeal mask airway, tracheal tube, i-gel
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeungnam University College of Medicine
Obese
Ambu®AuraGain™ Versus I-gel® in Obese Patients
The aim of this study is the randomized comparison of two laryngeal mask (Intersurgical i-gel® and Ambu®AuraGain™) in obese patients
- Trial name
- NCT03110393
- Testing
- Ambu AuraGain, Intersurgical i-gel
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Schulthess Klinik
Paralysis of Vocal Cords or Larynx, Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis
A Novel Approach for VC Lateralization, With Prolene Suture Stabilized Over Prolene Mesh
The larynx performs important functions of the aero-digestive tract, it has a vital role in the control of breathing, phonation, deglutition, and protection of the lower respiratory tract from aspiration.
- Trial name
- NCT05285423
- Testing
- Novel technique of Vocal cord Laterlization with Prolene suture.
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pak Emirates Military Hospital
Coronavirus, Covid19
Impact of Aerosol Box Use on Healthcare Provider Contamination
Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures (AGMP) are procedures that have the potential to create tiny particles suspended in the air. These particles can contain germs such as viruses.
- Conditions
- Coronavirus, Covid19, COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04880668
- Testing
- Aerosol Box (Splashguard)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KidSIM Simulation Program
Dental Caries
ETT Rotation During Nasal Fiberoptic Intubation
A nasal endotracheal tube (ETT) is routinely placed in children and a fiberoptic scope (FOS) is commonly used for this purpose. Resistance to the passage of ETT is frequently encountered as it is advanced over the FOS for…
- Trial name
- NCT02405546
- Testing
- Pre-Rotated (Group R), No pre-rotation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Anesthesia, Intubation
Effect Of Position On Laryngeal Visualisation With The C-Mac Videolaryngoscope
The aim of this study is to demonstrate the effect of C-Mac videolaryngoscopy with Miller Blade size 0 and 1 on the intubation conditions in children less than 2 years age with a roll inserted under the shoulders.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Intubation, Laryngoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT03709979
- Testing
- C-MAC videolaryngoscope
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
OSA, Oral Disease
A Post-Market Clinical Trial for Access and Visualization of the Oropharynx, Hypopharynx and Larynx During Transoral Procedures
The objectives of this study are to evaluate the performance of the Medrobotics Flex® Robotic System to visualize and access specific anatomical locations along with evaluation of the safety of the device.
- Conditions
- OSA, Oral Disease, Oropharyngeal Neoplasms, Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT02262247
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Germany
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medrobotics Corporation
Precedex Effect to Propofol Requirement
The Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Propofol Requirement for Insertion of Laryngeal Mask Airway
Propofol frequently used as an inducting medication for insertion Laryngeal mask airway(LMA). But propofol alone can be not sufficient for inhibiting upper airway reflex and also result in cardiovascular suppression under enough…
- Trial name
- NCT02284672
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Normal saline
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ajou University School of Medicine
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
Laryngeal Masks, Minors
Comparison of Weight-based Versus External Ear-size Based Technique for Selection of Laryngeal Mask Airway in Pediatric Surgical Patients.
Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) is widely used in pediatric surgical patients. The manufacturer recommends the size of LMA to be used in children should be based on actual body weight but this method has several limitations.
- Conditions
- Laryngeal Masks, Minors, Child, Pediatrics
- Trial name
- NCT03931122
- Testing
- Ear Size Based Method (Ambu® AuraOnce™ Laryngeal Mask Airway)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Dysphonia, Singing
Effects of External Vibration on Voice Quality in Muscle Tension Dysphonia Patients and Classically Trained Singers
Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) is a disabling voice disorder which causes severe voice change, neck pain, and voice fatigue. Current therapy modalities to treat these disorders include multiple visits to a qualified speech…
- Trial name
- NCT02083341
- Testing
- Lelo® Siri vibrator, Lelo® Siri vibrator with vibration component removed
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Speech Disorders, Voice Disorders
Personal Protective Equipment Effects
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 transmits through droplets; thus, oral, nasal, and conjunctival mucosas are related to contamination, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is strongly suggested.
- Trial name
- NCT05369663
- Testing
- mask use
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Oral Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
Evaluations of Alcohol Warning Labels
The goal of this study is to determine the effectiveness of pictorial warning labels (PWLs) featuring narrative (vs. non-narrative) content in communicating the cancer risk of alcohol.
- Conditions
- Oral Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Larynx Cancer, Alcohol Drinking
- Trial name
- NCT06129487
- Testing
- Narrative pictorial warning labels for alcoholic beverages, Non-narrative pictorial warning labels for alcoholic beverages
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,053 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Surgery, Infant Conditions
Supreme Versus Proseal Laryngeal Mask Airways in Infants
In this study, the Supreme and ProSeal LMAs in infants were compared by measuring their performance characteristics, including insertion features, ventilation parameters, induced changes in hemodynamics and rates of postoperative…
- Conditions
- Surgery, Infant Conditions, Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT03251105
- Testing
- supraglottic airway intubation
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis, Unilateral Vocal Cord Paresis
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring During Pediatric Aerodigestive Tract and Cardiac Surgery
This research studies whether a device used during surgery can help doctors better protect the nerve that moves a child's vocal cords. Damage to this nerve can affect speaking, swallowing, and sometimes breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT07604623
- Testing
- Intraoperative laryngeal nerve monitor
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Otorhinolaryngologic Disease, Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasm
Ultrasound Evaluation of Tongue Movements in Speech and Swallowing
This study will assess the use of ultrasound-a test that uses sound waves to produce images-as a diagnostic tool for evaluating speech and swallowing.
- Conditions
- Otorhinolaryngologic Disease, Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasm, Pharyngeal Neoplasm, Polymyositis
- Trial name
- NCT00001167
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 570 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
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
Intrathoracic Malignancies, Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis
Improving Functional Outcomes in Patients With Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis: Assessment of Adaptation Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The purpose of this study is to see how the brain re-learns to control the larynx in speaking and swallowing when undergoing surgical rehabilitation in the form of either thyroplasty or vocal fold augmentation for unilateral…
- Trial name
- NCT00597844
- Testing
- voice evaluation and fMRI, undergo voice evaluation and fMRI prior
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Anesthesia
Different Dose of Esketamine Inhibiting Response to Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion
Objective To prospectively determine the median effective dose (ED50) of propofol for inhibiting a response to laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion when combined with different doses of esketamine in female patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06370130
- Testing
- Esketamine 0.2mg/kg, Esketamine 0.3mg/kg
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aerospace Center Hospital