Status:

COMPLETED

A Study to Evaluate Effects of Gargle Phonation in Voice

Lead Sponsor:

Mayo Clinic

Conditions:

Voice Disorders

Muscle Tension Dysphonia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-89 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess subjects with muscle tension dysphonia for perceived effort and acoustic effects of gargle phonation compared to baseline and a sham water swallow.

Detailed Description

This study assesses perceived effort following baseline talking, water swallows and gargle phonation. In addition to perceived effort, acoustic and perceptual analyses will be conducted on the recorde...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients must have a primary or secondary muscle tension dysphonia based clinical assessment with a Mayo clinic speech language pathologist or other Mayo Clinic otolaryngology care provider in Rochester or Phoenix/Scottsdale locations.
  • Age 18 through 89.
  • Able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Anyone not meeting inclusion criteria.
  • Anyone unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.
  • Anyone unable to complete questionnaires or participate in voice recording.
  • Anyone with severe neurological voice or speech disorders.
  • Moderate or severe dysphagia for thin liquids.
  • Non-English speakers (English as a second language may be included).
  • Extensive laryngeal surgery or other surgery or medical condition that may significantly alter the motor or sensory aspects of the larynx.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 29 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 15 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04766658

Start Date

January 29 2021

End Date

April 15 2021

Last Update

October 19 2022

Active Locations (2)

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Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259

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Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905