Study of voice strain with and without vocal fold injury
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares people with “phonotrauma” (injury from voice overuse/strain) to people without voice injury. It may help researchers better understand voice changes and how they develop, which could guide future treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- If you join the comparison group: you have no current or past voice disorder
- If you join the phonotrauma group: a throat/voice specialist diagnosed phonotrauma
- You have not had laryngeal (throat/voice box) surgery in the past
- You have not had previous voice therapy (only applies to the phonotrauma group)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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