Deconstructing Voice Therapy: Towards Enhanced Communication Outcomes (NCT07176988)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This research study aims to evaluate the effect of treatment delivery method on voice outcomes over 12 months in people with a primary complaint of a voice problem, diagnosed with either non-phonotraumatic vocal hyperfunction, also known as primary muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) or phonotraumatic vocal hyperfunction, also known as benign vocal fold lesions (lesions). The secondary objectives are: * To evaluate acoustic correlates of clear speech and the relationship to vocal acoustic and patient-reported voice outcomes. * To determine the association between overall dysphonia outcomes and adoption of clear speech.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Emory Voice Center at Emory University Hospital Midtown — Atlanta, Georgia
Age range: 16 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Hierarchical method (OTHER)
- Non Hierarchical method (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Emory Voice Center at Emory University Hospital Midtown — Atlanta, Georgia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (404) 778-3381
Email: amanda.i.gillespie@emory.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.