Clinical trials: Voice Disorder
Vocal Cord Paralysis, Bilateral, Airway Obstruction, Postoperative
Peri-operative BiPAP to Prevent Tracheostomy in High-Risk Bilateral Vocal-Cord Paralysis (BVCP)
Why: After thyroid or neck surgery, some patients can lose movement of both vocal cords (bilateral vocal-cord paralysis, BVCP). This can make breathing difficult and often leads to an emergency or preventive tracheostomy…
- Conditions
- Vocal Cord Paralysis, Bilateral, Airway Obstruction, Postoperative, Thyroid Neoplasms, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
- Trial name
- BVCP-BiPAP (NCT07042971)
- Testing
- Pre-operative BiPAP Training, Post-extubation BiPAP Support, Standard Peri-operative Care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Fujian Medical University
Dysodia
Singing-voice Disorders and Aerodynamic Profiles in Dysodic Singers
Singers are over-represented in phoniatric consultation; they present increased risk of developing voice disorders. They represent a specific population among phoniatric patients (specific singing-voice complaints, increased…
- Trial name
- AeroDysodiaPro (NCT04036864)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Functional Dysphonia, Voice Disorders
Dysphonia, Distress, and Perceived Control: Technology Based Assessment and Intervention
The purpose of this study is to pilot test a version of the intervention that has been tailored for participants with dysphonia.
- Conditions
- Functional Dysphonia, Voice Disorders, Dysphonia
- Trial name
- NCT03576365
- Testing
- VOICE Intervention Arm, Information-Only Arm
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
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
Laryngeal Cancer, Hypopharynx Cancer
A Novel Modified Tracheo-Esophageal Voice Prosthesis for Total Laryngectomy Patients
This study is being conducted at Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd to evaluate the role of a novel Tracheo-Esophageal voice Prosthesis for total laryngectomy +/- partial pharyngectomy patients.
- Trial name
- TEP (NCT03039465)
- Testing
- Modified Trans-Esophageal Prosthesis
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- HealthCare Global Enterprise Ltd.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Retrospective TIF Study for Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The RetroTIF Study
The purpose of this retrospective, open-label, post-market study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) performed with EsophyX (brand name) in a broad range of GastroEsophageal…
- Trial name
- RetroTIF (NCT01327963)
- Testing
- Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- EndoGastric Solutions
Heart Failure
Voice Analysis for Monitoring Patients With Heart Failure
This observational study involves ADHF patients at two sites in the United States and Germany. After informed consent and screening assessments, participants will perform daily voice recordings during their hospital stay, from…
- Trial name
- VAMP-HF (NCT06566911)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Noah Labs
Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia
The 'Lombard Effect' in Patients Affected by Adductor Laryngeal Dystonia
Adductory spasmodic dysphonia (AdSD) is a rare condition characterised by irregular and uncontrolled voice interruptions, most commonly affecting women around the age of 45.
- Trial name
- LoQVAdSD (NCT06402214)
- Testing
- Lombard test
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Infant, Premature
Development of Maternal Voice Recognition in Preterm Neonates
Many cognitive functions in humans are based on asymmetrical brain networks. For example, in most adults, the language is essentially processed by the left hemisphere, while other auditory functions, such as voice recognition…
- Trial name
- PREMAVOIX (NCT02818595)
- Testing
- electroencephalogram (HR-EEG), Near Infra Red Spectroscopy (NIRS)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Post Operative Sore Throat, Dysphagia
Post-operative Sore Throat as Determined by Endotracheal Tube Inflation Technique
The purpose of this study is to test whether the incidence of sore throat and other tracheal co-morbidities such as dysphagia and hoarseness can be lessened by use of a cuff manometer at the beginning of surgery to inflate to the…
- Conditions
- Post Operative Sore Throat, Dysphagia, Hoarseness
- Trial name
- NCT01305265
- Testing
- cuff manometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Surveys and Questionnaires, Noncommunicable Diseases
Use of Introduction Mode to Improve Interactive Voice Response Surveys in Bangladesh and Tanzania
This study evaluates the effect of two different introduction modes on interactive voice response (IVR) survey cooperation, response, refusal, and contact rates, in Bangladesh and Tanzania.
- Trial name
- NCT03772509
- Testing
- CATI
- Where
- 2 sites in Bangladesh, Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 1,511 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
AI (Artificial Intelligence), Osteoporosis
Evaluation of Dora Care for Supporting Fracture Liaison Services (FLS)
What is the study about? This study is testing "Dora", an AI-powered assistant that can make phone calls to patients, for use in the Fracture Liaison Service (FLS).
- Conditions
- AI (Artificial Intelligence), Osteoporosis, Outpatient, Telemedicine
- Trial name
- NCT07464171
- Testing
- Dora call
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- Ufonia
Aphasia
Voice Adaptive Tablet-Based Naming Treatment for Adults With Aphasia
Rising life expectancy is leading to a rising incidence of strokes worldwide. Approximately one third of people who had a stroke live with a communication disorder, aphasia, which is associated with the largest negative…
- Trial name
- VoiceAdapt (NCT04108364)
- Testing
- Voice adaptive training for aphasia
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Pressure Injury, Dysphonia
Initial Increase in Cuff Pressure in Anterior Cervical Spinal Surgery
When the retractor blades oped and is positioned to provide the surgical access in the anterior cervical spine surgery, it cause the trachea to deviate laterally and pose pressure on the tissue between the retractor and the…
- Conditions
- Pressure Injury, Dysphonia, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT03240042
- Testing
- nasotracheal intubation, orotracheal intubation
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Emergencies
Information Extraction and Database Construction for Emergent Patients Based on Voice and Image Recognition Technology
Video and audio data of the triage process of emergency department (ED) patients will be collected to build a database. Clinical information retrieved from the database with voice and image technology will be used to determine…
- Trial name
- NCT04918979
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 428 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Surveys and Questionnaires, Noncommunicable Diseases
Use of Airtime Structure to Improve Interactive Voice Response Surveys in Bangladesh and Uganda
This study evaluates the effect of three different airtime incentive structures on interactive voice response (IVR) survey cooperation, response, refusal and contact rates, as compared to a control group, in Bangladesh and Uganda.
- Trial name
- NCT03773146
- Testing
- 1X Airtime Incentive, Lottery Airtime Incentive
- Where
- 2 sites in Bangladesh, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 4,550 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Thyroidectomy, Voice Alteration
Impact of Total Thyroidectomy on Voice and Swallowing
Purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of total thyroidectomy on vocal and swallowing function.
- Conditions
- Thyroidectomy, Voice Alteration, Swallowing Alteration
- Trial name
- NCT01607242
- Testing
- Endoscopy of larynx, Voice Handicap Index, Swallowing Assesment
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Phonation Disorder, Spastic Dysphonia
Sensory Function in Idiopathic Voice Disorders
This research study is designed to improve understanding about voice disorders that are due to uncontrolled muscle contractions affecting the voice box.
- Conditions
- Phonation Disorder, Spastic Dysphonia, Voice Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00001922
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 370 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Vocal Cord; Injury, Superficial
Laryngeal Injuries After Removal of the Tracheal Tube: A Comparison Between Sevoflurane and Propofol
Vocal cord injuries occur not only during tracheal intubation, but also during surgery and during removal of tracheal tube. Volatile anesthetics increase neuromuscular block of muscle relaxants.
- Trial name
- NCT01616966
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, propofol
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rostock
Chronic Insomnia
Subjective Efficacy of Ramelteon on Sleep in Adults With Chronic Insomnia.
The purpose of this study is to determine the subjective treatment effects of ramelteon, once daily (QD), on sleep using a post sleep questionnaire-interactive voice response system in adults with chronic insomnia.
- Trial name
- NCT00414102
- Testing
- Ramelteon
- Where
- 52 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 552 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda