Status:
COMPLETED
Non-phonatory Exercises in Patients with Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis Post-thyroidectomy
Lead Sponsor:
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Conditions:
Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Thyroidectomy is the most common iatrogenic cause of vocal fold paralysis. Patients complain of hoarseness caused by incomplete glottic closure and have effort to raise vocal intensity with consequent...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- vocal fold paralysis after thyrodectomy
- ability to sign an informed consent
Exclusion
- Vocal fold paralysis with different etiology
- Previous history of laryngeal, pulmonary or gastric surgery
- History of vocal or laryngeal pathologies that have required therapy
- Current or previous lung disorders
- Hearing loss
- Motor or neurological deficits
- Presence of malignant diseases
- Presence of speech or reading disorders
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
56 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05963165
Start Date
July 1 2023
End Date
January 1 2024
Last Update
March 12 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli - IRCCS
Roma, Italy, Italy, 00168