Usability of Laryngeal Vibro-tactile Stimulation as a Non-invasive Treatment for the Voice Disorder Spasmodic Dysphonia

Status: Completed
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
SUMMARY

The general aim of the study is to provide evidence for usability and feasibility of applying vibro-tactile stimulation (VTS) at home as a non-invasive form of neuromodulation to improve speech in people with spasmodic dysphonia (SD). This work addresses a clinical need to develop alternative or auxiliary treatments for a rare voice disorder with very limited treatment options. Successful completion of the proposed work will be an important step in advancing laryngeal VTS as a therapeutic intervention for improving voice symptoms in SD.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosis of spasmodic dysphonia (laryngeal dystonia) for a minimum of 6 months with documented symptom relief after Botox injection.

• Diagnosis is made by a voice disorder specialist.

Locations
United States
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-09-20
Completion Date: 2024-10-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: Intervention
Will use the device, single group
Sponsors
Leads: University of Minnesota

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