Detecting vocal cord issues with noninvasive breathing test
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a noninvasive breathing support device can detect vocal cord movement problems in children who had heart or airway surgery. It may avoid the need for a scope test.
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Who can take part
- You are between 0 and 18 years old
- You are scheduled for a scope test to check vocal cord movement
- You had surgery on a major blood vessel, esophagus, or windpipe that could affect a nerve controlling vocal cords
- You do not have a tracheostomy tube in place
- You do not have a history of vocal cord paralysis or weakness
- Your neck can be placed in a neutral or slightly tilted back position without causing harm
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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