Voice changes after breathing tube in head and neck surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how your voice may change after a breathing tube is used during surgery. It focuses on people having thyroid, head and neck, or abdominal surgery to see if there are any voice changes that can be measured or noticed.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a planned (elective) thyroid, head and neck, or abdominal surgery.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- Your voice is normal right now (no hoarseness or other issues).
- You have not had previous head or neck surgery or radiation therapy.
- You have no known vocal cord problems (like nodules, polyps, or paralysis).
- You are able to cooperate with voice tests after surgery.
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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