Ambulatory voice biofeedback for Muscle Tension Voice Disorder

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
1
Effectiveness
1
Safety
Massachusetts General Hospital - Center for Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation, Boston, MAMuscle Tension Voice Disorder+1 MoreAmbulatory voice biofeedback - Behavioral
Eligibility
18 - 65
All Sexes
What conditions do you have?
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Study Summary

This trial will enroll patients with nodules and those with muscle tension dysphonia. These two groups will receive ambulatory voice biofeedback throughout 6 weeks of voice therapy. The targeted objective voice measure during biofeedback will be individually tailored with the goal of increased percentage compliance.

Eligible Conditions
  • Muscle Tension Voice Disorder
  • Vocal Nodules

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 6 weeks

6 weeks
Percent compliance

Trial Safety

Trial Design

3 Treatment Groups

Week 3 start
1 of 3
Week 5 start
1 of 3
Week 4 start
1 of 3

Experimental Treatment

48 Total Participants · 3 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Ambulatory voice biofeedback · No Placebo Group · N/A

Week 3 start
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Ambulatory voice biofeedback · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Week 5 start
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Ambulatory voice biofeedback · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Week 4 start
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Ambulatory voice biofeedback · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ambulatory voice biofeedback
2017
N/A
~30

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 6 weeks

Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)NIH
293 Previous Clinical Trials
176,267 Total Patients Enrolled
Massachusetts General HospitalLead Sponsor
2,735 Previous Clinical Trials
31,217,252 Total Patients Enrolled
Robert E Hillman, PhDPrincipal Investigator - Mass General Hospital, Harvard, MGH IHP
Massachusetts General Hospital
1 Previous Clinical Trials
29 Total Patients Enrolled

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18 - 65 · All Participants · 1 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You are currently receiving voice therapy for vocal nodules or muscle tension dysphonia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many participants is this experiment recruiting?

"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov this study is still in the process of recruiting patients. Originally posted on June 1st 2018, it also underwent an update as recently as August 22nd 2022 and needs a total of 48 subjects from one centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Do I meet the qualifications to take part in this research effort?

"A total of 48 individuals aged 18-65 with dysphonia are needed for this study. Participants must have either vocal fold nodules or muscle tension dysphonia and be undergoing voice therapy treatment." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Is the trial still admitting individuals for participation?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov shows that this clinical trial is in the midst of recruitment efforts, having been first published on June 1st 2018 and last edited on August 22nd 2022. The study requires 48 participants to be enrolled from one location." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Is this investigation open to individuals aged fifty or over?

"This trial is open to those aged 18 to 65, though there are 4 clinical trials available for minors and 26 studies accessible by seniors." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.