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New treatment option for Functional Dysphonia
Official title Management of Non-Organic Dysphonia in Adults.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06856785
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a semi-occluded vocal tract training program, "Resonant Tube Therapy," versus the "Traditional Smith-accent Method" on the quality of voice in patients with Non-Organic "Functional" dysphonia.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 15 to 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients diagnosed with non-organic functional dysphonia with or without Minimally Associated Pathological lesions and referred for voice therapy...
- Patients 'ages between 15 - 60 years old.
- Native speakers of Arabic.
- Language comprehension adequate for the task.
You likely can't join if
- Patients with organic voice disorders.
- Patients with aphonia or Phon asthenia.
- Females within the week of their menstrual cycle or menstruating at the time of data collection to control for the possible hormonal effects or...
- History of severe respiratory allergies, thyroid pathologies, neuro-motor impairment, hearing impairment, psychiatric problems and physically...
- Those on any regular medication that might affect voice quality.
- Speech disorders.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients diagnosed with non-organic functional dysphonia with or without Minimally Associated Pathological lesions and referred for voice therapy. The diagnosis was based on the results of the routine clinical...
- Patients 'ages between 15 - 60 years old.
- Native speakers of Arabic.
- Language comprehension adequate for the task.
- Patients with organic voice disorders.
- Patients with aphonia or Phon asthenia.
- Females within the week of their menstrual cycle or menstruating at the time of data collection to control for the possible hormonal effects or premenstrual water retention on voice quality.
- History of severe respiratory allergies, thyroid pathologies, neuro-motor impairment, hearing impairment, psychiatric problems and physically limiting diseases that might interfere with study completion.
- Those on any regular medication that might affect voice quality.
- Speech disorders.
- Cigarette smoking, alcohol, or drug abuse for the past 5 years.
- Patients with previous micro laryngeal surgery.
- Patients with gastrointestinal reflux disease.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Sohag, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 15 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Sohag, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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