Fat cell therapy for scarred vocal cords
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests if a treatment made from your own fat cells can help heal scarred vocal cords. The cells are taken from fat tissue during a small procedure and then injected into the vocal cords to reduce scarring and improve voice.
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Who can take part
- You have scarred vocal cords from a previous surgery or a birth condition called sulcus.
- Your voice problem scores more than 50 out of 120 on a standard voice test.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old and in good general health.
- You have not had any experimental treatments in the last 3 months.
- You are not taking blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder.
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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