Testing nerve function after vocal cord injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a single dose of a medication (4-aminopyridine) to help doctors see if a damaged vocal cord nerve is still connected and might recover. It does this by temporarily improving nerve signaling, which could help guide treatment decisions after an injury.
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Who can take part
- You must have vocal cord nerve damage or paralysis that started recently (within 4 months).
- The damage must be from an injury, surgery, or breathing tube, not from other causes.
- You need to be able to tell the doctor if you feel sensations or weakness during the test.
- Certain health conditions (like a history of seizures, stroke, or kidney problems) would prevent you from taking part.
- You must be able to come to the hospital for the first day of the study within 1 week of your diagnosis.
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