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