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Tests treatment safety and results for Prevention of Voice Disorders in Professional Voice Users
Official title Efficacy of Flow Ball Phonation in Professional Voice Users
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06960772
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of flow ball phonation on the voice of professional voice users and elite vocal performers, both with and without functional voice disorders. Given the substantial vocal demands inherent to this population and their reliance on the voice for occupational purposes, this intervention may represent a valuable approach for the prevention and/or treatment voice disorders.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- OBJECTIVE 1: TREATMENT
- All genders
- All ethnicities
- 18 - 60 years
- Diagnosis of a functional voice disorder
You likely can't join if
- Diagnosis of an organic voice disorder
- Current participation in voice therapy
- Previous phonosurgical interventions
- Pregnancy
- Smoking
- Nasal or ear diseases
See the full eligibility criteria
- OBJECTIVE 1: TREATMENT
- All genders
- All ethnicities
- 18 - 60 years
- Diagnosis of a functional voice disorder
- Professional voice users
- Diagnosis of an organic voice disorder
- Current participation in voice therapy
- Previous phonosurgical interventions
- Pregnancy
- Smoking
- Nasal or ear diseases
- Neurological disorders OBJECTIVE 2: PREVENTION Inclusion Criteria:
- All genders
- All ethnicities
- 18 - 60 years
- Professional voice users Exclusion Criteria:
- Current or previous diagnosis of a voice disorder
- Current or previous participation in voice therapy
- Previous phonosurgical interventions
- Pregnancy
- Smoking
- Nasal or ear diseases
- Neurological disorders
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ghent, East-Flanders, Belgium
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, 18 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 Ghent, East-Flanders, Belgium. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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