๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-06

tDCS for Laryngeal Dystonia (NCT06830174)

Network Targeted Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) as a Treatment for Laryngeal Dystonia (LD)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Yale University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This project will apply transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to multiple brain areas to evaluate the effects as a potential treatment for laryngeal dystonia (formerly spasmodic dysphonia).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Yale University โ€” New Haven, Connecticut

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Yale University โ€” New Haven, Connecticut

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (203) 785-2527

Email: nabin.koirala@yale.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—