Voice Changes After Vocal Cord Surgery
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how different types of voice surgery affect the voice. Researchers will record and analyze voices before and after surgery to understand the results better.
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Who can take part
- You are planning to have surgery on your vocal cords or voice box at UZ Gent hospital in Belgium.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can read and understand Dutch well enough to sign a consent form and answer questionnaires.
- If you are asked to have an MRI, you must not have any metal implants or other reasons that make MRI unsafe.
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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