Clinical trials: Voice Disorders
Voice Disorders
Brain Mapping of Voice Control
Some voice disorders are caused by uncontrolled muscle actions that affect the larynx or voice box. The purpose of this study is to understand 1) how the brain controls voice production; 2) how changes in sensation within the…
- Trial name
- NCT00066911
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Preterm Birth, Pain, Procedural
Maternal Speech Decreases Pain Scores and Increases Oxytocin Levels in Preterm Infants During Painful Procedures
Preterm infants undergo early separation from parents and are exposed to frequent painful clinical procedures, with resultant short- and long-term effects on their neurodevelopment.
- Trial name
- NCT04762004
- Testing
- Maternal speech, Maternal singing, Standard care
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Geneva, Switzerland
Laryngeal Nerve Injuries, Thyroidectomy
Effectiveness of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring of External Branch of Superior Laryngeal Nerve in Thyroid Surgery
The frequent occurrence of impaired function in the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerves following thyroid surgery is recognized as a prevalent complication leading to a diminished quality of life.
- Conditions
- Laryngeal Nerve Injuries, Thyroidectomy, Voice Change
- Trial name
- NCT06002984
- Testing
- Using Neuromonitoring to find EBSLN
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Premature Infant Disease
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of White Noises and Parental Voices As Protectors Against Noise Damage in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The goal of this Randomized Controlled Trial is to test the efficacy of listening to white noises and parental voices against environmental noise damage in premature babies admitted to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit.
- Trial name
- NCT06150404
- Testing
- White Noises and Maternal and/or Paternal voices
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Giannina Gaslini
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
Neurodegenerative Diseases, Parkinson Disease
Neurodegenerative Diseases Progression Markers (MARKERS-NDD)
MARKERS-NDD is a prospective, observational, longitudinal study, which aims to collect data from patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) followed longitudinally for routine examinations performed as part of normal…
- Conditions
- Neurodegenerative Diseases, Parkinson Disease, Synucleinopathies, Lewy Body Disease
- Trial name
- MARKERS-NDD (NCT06596746)
- Testing
- Observation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Casa di Cura San Raffaele Cassino
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule, Multiple Pulmonary Nodules
Teachable Moment to Opt-out of Tobacco: Interactive Voice Response Quit Line for Veteran Active Smokers With Lung Nodules
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a smoking cessation outreach intervention (TeaM OUT) on increasing use of smoking cessation resources in Veterans.
- Conditions
- Solitary Pulmonary Nodule, Multiple Pulmonary Nodules, Tobacco Use
- Trial name
- TeaMOUT (NCT04574518)
- Testing
- TeaM OUT Intervention, Enhanced Usual Care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Depression Anxiety Disorder
Evaluating the Effectiveness and Acceptability of a GPT-4o and RAG-Based Voice Chatbot for Depression Screening Using PHQ-9
This study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a voice-based chatbot, powered by GPT-4o and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), for conducting depression screening using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9…
- Trial name
- GPT4-RAG-PHQ (NCT06801925)
- Testing
- GPT-4o and RAG Voice Chatbot for PHQ-9 Screening
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Voice Disorders
Improving Efficacy of Voice Therapy Concepts Via Telepractice and Mobile App Technology
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telepractice has grown rapidly. To date, synchronous telepractice (i.e., in real-time videoconferencing) has been the focus of most research with asynchronous telepractice (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT05220982
- Testing
- Conversation Training Therapy, Global Voice Prevention and Therapy Model, Modified Conversation Training Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Safety Voice for Ergonomics as a Preventive Approach for Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Masonry Apprentices
Masons have the highest rate of overexertion injuries among all construction trades and rank second as an occupation for back injuries in the United States.
- Trial name
- SAVE (NCT02676635)
- Testing
- Ergonomics training and/or Safety Voice training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Washington University
Surveys and Questionnaires, Noncommunicable Diseases
Use of Consent Language and Mode to Improve Interactive Voice Response Survey in Colombia and Uganda
This study evaluates the effect of one new form of introduction language and three new modes of providing consent on interactive voice response (IVR) survey cooperation, response, refusal and contact rates, as compared to control…
- Trial name
- NCT04394520
- Testing
- Modified Introduction, Active Opt-in, Active Opt-out
- Where
- 2 sites in Colombia, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 3,786 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness, Tracheostomy
A Voice Valve-Based Decannulation Protoco for Patients With a Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness
To evaluate the feasibility of a standardized tracheostomy decannulation protocol for patients with prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (pDoC) .
- Trial name
- STEP-DoC (NCT07183670)
- Testing
- decannulation protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- Hongying Jiang, MD
Respiratory Function, Vocal Performance
Combined SOVT and Respiratory Exercises: Effects on MPT and Respiratory Function
This study aims to investigate the effects of combined SOVT and breathing exercises, administered twice weekly for six weeks to conservatory students, through a randomized controlled trial.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Function, Vocal Performance, Voice
- Trial name
- NCT07677501
- Testing
- combined soft and breathing exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
Intubation, Pain
The Cuff Pressure of an Endotracheal Tube After Supine-to-lateral Position Change
To compare the cuff pressure in lateral position between barrel-shaped cuff and taper-shaped cuff
- Conditions
- Intubation, Pain, Pharyngitis, Hoarseness
- Trial name
- LateralCuff (NCT02165319)
- Testing
- Barrel, Tapered
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Sexual Abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Symptom
Voices of Transformation: A Deep Dive Into the Struggles and Successes of Reclaiming Sexuality After Sexual Trauma
This study aims to gain insight into the experiences of participants in the "Take Your Sexuality Back" intervention groups, evaluate the intervention's acceptability, and identify necessary modifications.
- Conditions
- Sexual Abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Symptom, Sexual Trauma
- Trial name
- NCT07165834
- Testing
- Treatment group. "Take your sexuality back"
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sykehuset Telemark
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, Prenatal Opioid Exposure
Recorded Parent/Caregiver Voice for Infants With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) can affect a newborn infant's ability to eat, sleep, and be consoled after exposure to opioids before birth.
- Conditions
- Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, Prenatal Opioid Exposure, Opioid Withdrawal, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Trial name
- VOICE-NAS (NCT07864493)
- Testing
- Recorded Parent/Caregiver Voice Playback
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Dysphonia, Aged
Comparing Telepractice and Conventional Face-to-face Voice Therapy
People over 55 years are high-risk with voice disorders. Voice disordered elderly need vocal training in order to improve communication efficiency and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Dysphonia, Aged, Speech Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT02922309
- Testing
- Vocal Training Via Telepractice, Vocal Training Via face-to face practice
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Glottis Tumor, Larynx Cancer
VoiceS: Voice Quality After Transoral CO2-Laser Surgery Versus Single Vocal Cord Irradiation for Larynx Cancer
Laser surgery and radiotherapy are well-established standards of care for unilateral stage 0 \& I carcinoma in situ (Cais) and squamous cell carcinoma of glottic larynx (SCCGL).
- Trial name
- VoiceS (NCT04057209)
- Testing
- Single Vocal Cord Irradiation (SVCI), Arm A: Transoral CO2-Laser Microsurgical Cordectomy (TLM)
- Where
- 4 sites in France, India and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Olgun Elicin
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
Tourette Syndrome, Chronic Tic Disorder
VoIP Delivered Behavior Therapy for Tourette Syndrome
The purpose of this research is to examine the preliminary efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of Voice over Internet Protocol delivered behavior therapy for Tourette Syndrome through in a randomized waitlist-controlled…
- Trial name
- NCT02247206
- Testing
- Behavior Therapy for Tics (CBIT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee