Voice therapy plus biofeedback for vocal overuse problems
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This early-phase study tests a mix of voice therapy and “biofeedback” (real-time feedback to help you change how you use your voice) for people with vocal overuse symptoms. It may help improve voice quality by targeting muscle tension and strain that happen when the voice is overworked.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with vocal fold nodules or polyps, or you have primary muscle tension dysphonia (MTD)
- If you have nodules/polyps, you must also have reflux (either LPR or GERD)
- If you have primary MTD, your only allowed extra diagnoses are reflux (LPR or GERD)
- Your condition should be related to voice overuse or muscle tension (phonotrauma), not another structural voice problem
- You should not have certain other diagnoses such as cysts, suspected paralysis, cancer, or neurologic/respiratory conditions tied to the voice
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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