Clinical trials: Voice Disorders
Delirium, Cognitive Impairment
Family Automated Voice Reorientation Study
This randomized clinical trial tests a cognitive reorientation intervention to prevent delirium in the intensive care unit using scripted audio messages, recorded by the patient's family and played at hourly intervals during…
- Conditions
- Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Health, Subjective, Sleep
- Trial name
- FAVoR (NCT03128671)
- Testing
- FAVoR Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Rehabilitation of Speech and Language Disorders, Speech Disorders
MyoVoice to Restore Natural, Hands-free Communication to Individuals With Vocal Impairments
This study will evaluate the ability of MyoVoice to replace natural speech. Referred to generally as an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device, MyoVoice uses electrical signals recorded non-invasively from speech…
- Conditions
- Rehabilitation of Speech and Language Disorders, Speech Disorders, Speech, Alaryngeal, Communication Aids for Disabled
- Trial name
- NCT04762043
- Testing
- Experimental System: MyoVoice, Reference System: Electrolarynx
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Altec Inc.
Depression, Anxiety
Study of a PST-Trained Voice-Enabled Artificial Intelligence Counselor (SPEAC) for Adults With Emotional Distress (Phase 1)
In the phase 1 of the SPEAC project the specific aims are to: (1) establish the functionality, usability, and treatment fidelity of Lumen using iterative, user-centered design, development, and formative evaluation; and (2)…
- Trial name
- SPEAC (NCT04524104)
- Testing
- Lumen Treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Respiratory Failure, Speech
Early Speech With One-Way Speaking Valve in Tracheostomy Patients
Patients with tracheostomy who are on and off of mechanical ventilation initially lose the ability to speak, and the use of one-way speaking valves (OWSV) is one method of restoring speech in these patients.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Failure, Speech, Aphonia
- Trial name
- NCT03008174
- Testing
- Early one-way speaking valve (OWSV) assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Anesthesia Intubation Complication, Tracheal Disease
The Effect of Prophylactic Ketorolac on Sore Throat After Thyroid Surgery
Sore throat is one of most frequent complaints related to general anesthesia with tracheal intubation. Although sore throat is regarded as a minor and short-lasting discomfort after surgery, its incidence and intensity in high…
- Trial name
- NCT02039427
- Testing
- Ketorolac, Dexamethasone
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Yeungnam University College of Medicine
Larynx Cancer
Clinical Feasibility of New Tracheoesophageal Puncture Set
During a total laryngectomy a puncture is created in the tracheoesophageal wall and a voice prosthesis is inserted. With this voice prosthesis the patient learns to speak again.
- Trial name
- NCT01045057
- Testing
- Puncture Set and Flexible Protector
- Where
- 5 sites in Belgium, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Atos Medical AB
Voice Disorder, Vocal Cord Atrophy
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training and Phonation Resistance Training Exercises For Elderly Patients With Vocal Fold Atrophy
The larynx and vocal folds undergo many age-related changes in their physiology and structure that can lead to undesirable effects on the voice, with changes in the respiratory system compounding these deficits.
- Conditions
- Voice Disorder, Vocal Cord Atrophy, Presbyphonia
- Trial name
- NCT03696576
- Testing
- EMST, PhoRTE
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Myeloproliferative Diseases
Ruxolitinib and Lenalidomide for Patients With Myelofibrosis
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the combination of ruxolitinib and lenalidomide can help to control MF. The safety of this study drug combination will also be studied.
- Trial name
- NCT01375140
- Testing
- Ruxolitinib, Lenalidomide, Prednisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Coronary Artery Disease
Interactive Voice Response Telephone Technology for the Treatment of Smoking in Patients With Heart Disease
A randomized control trial is planned to evaluate an interactive voice response (IVR) mediated follow-up and triage system, against usual care, to help smokers hospitalized with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) to quit smoking.
- Trial name
- IVR (NCT00449852)
- Testing
- Interactive Voice Response
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 440 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Autism, Aggression
The Family VOICE Study
Family centered mental health treatment with children values and supports the role of parents in their child's recovery. However, medications are often the primary focus in community treatment, even in preschool age youth, with…
- Conditions
- Autism, Aggression, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01804582
- Testing
- Family Navigator consultation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Dysphonia
Investigation of the Role of Steroids in Enhancing Voice Therapy Outcomes
Despite the considerable use of oral steroids in the regular management of benign vocal fold lesions there is little evidence base in the literature.
- Trial name
- AAO (NCT02286960)
- Testing
- Steroid, Lactose Pills
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Alzheimer Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Smell, Voice and Nasal Swabs as Markers for Neuro-degenerative Disorders
Degenerative dementias including Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Parkinson's Disease with Dementia (PDD), Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), Frontotemporal Dementias (FTLD), Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) and Progressive Supranuclear…
- Trial name
- NCT03299062
- Testing
- Cytology and Immunohistochemistry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Papilloma
New Therapy of Laryngeal Papilloma In Children
This study will determine efficacy of a new and combined treatment of laryngeal recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), by using a 585 nm pulsed dye laser (PDL) and a dietary supplement, diindolylmethane (DIM).
- Trial name
- NCT00591305
- Testing
- diindolylmethane (DIM), 585 nm pulsed dye laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Safety and Efficacy of Lansoprazole 30mg Twice Daily in Treatment of Laryngitis Associated With Gastroesophageal Reflux
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Lansoprazole 30mg taken twice daily is effective in the treatment of laryngitis due to gastroesophageal reflux.
- Trial name
- NCT00369265
- Testing
- Lansoprazole, Sugar pill
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- American Institute for Voice and Ear Research
Prematurity
A Clinical Trial of A Pacifier-Activated Music Player
Neonatal intensive care unit infants are at high risk for oromotor difficulties including poor coordination of sucking swallowing and breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT01600586
- Testing
- Pacifier-Activated-Lullaby system (PAL).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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
Total Laryngectomy
Short-term Clinical Feasibility of the New Provox Vega 22.5 Voice Prosthesis
The purpose of this study is to investigate the performance of a new voice prosthesis in comparison with the Provox2 and the Provox ActiValve voice prosthesis in 15 laryngectomized patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00743262
- Testing
- Provox voice prosthesis
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Atos Medical AB
Voice Disorders
Vocal Warm-up and Respiratory Muscle Training
The purpose of this study is to verify the effects of two speech-pathology interventions: vocal warm-up and respiratory training in teachers who work in a public school of the city of Salvador-Bahia, with or without complaints of…
- Trial name
- NCT02102399
- Testing
- Vocal Warm-up, Respiratory Muscle Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Bahia
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
Advance Care Planning, Telemedicine
A Telehealth Advance Care Planning Intervention in Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Unrecognized Dementia
The purpose of this study is to pilot test a telehealth Advance Care Planning (ACP) intervention among those with either mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or unrecognized dementia.
- Conditions
- Advance Care Planning, Telemedicine, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Unrecognized Dementia
- Trial name
- ACP (NCT04912245)
- Testing
- Telehealth visit
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences