Voice measurements in children with normal and abnormal voices
This study measures sounds and airflow during voice tasks to understand how the voice works in healthy children and adults, and in children with voice disorders. It may help researchers improve treatments for voice problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 4 and 65 years old (if you have a normal voice), or between 4 and 17 years old (if you have a voice problem).
- You should not have a neuromuscular disorder affecting your voice box.
- You should not have a history of breathing or voice box disease.
- You should not have ever smoked.
- You should not have hearing or cognitive problems that could interfere with the study tasks.
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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