Diagnostic Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Athletes with Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 15-008428
- Minneapolis, Minnesota: 15-008428
Sponsor Protocol Number: 15-008428
About this study
The purpose of this study is to find out if we can use ultrasound to identify people with breathing problems from their vocal cords. Ultrasound machines use sound waves to see inside your body. In this case, we will be looking at the vocal cords in your neck. If we can use ultrasound to see this problem, then we won’t need to use a camera inside of a person’s throat to diagnose this problem.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Females or males between 18 and 45 years of age
- Two of whom have been diagnosed with VCD based upon prior video laryngoscopy
- The other two of whom do not have known VCD or symptoms of VCD including:
- Excessive dyspnea
- Wheezing
- Stridor
- Exercise intolerance
- Must be willing and able to participate in a submaximal ramp protocol exercise test on a stationary bike.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Allergy to ultrasound gel
- Current neck infection
- Open skin lesion over the anterior neck
- Inability to access the skin of the anterior neck (e.g, large beard, neck flexor muscle spasm, etc)
- Laryngeal mass or tumor
- Prior laryngeal surgery
- Any condition that precludes the ability to perform a vigorous exercise test on a stationary bicycle (e.g., musculoskeletal pain, neurologic condition, peripheral vascular disease)
- Pregnancy
- History of a cardiac condition or cardiac surgery, more than one risk factor for coronary artery disease, or symptoms suggestive of a cardiac condition including palpitations, chest pain, or dizziness or loss of consciousness with exercise.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Jonathan Finnoff, D.O. |
Closed for enrollment |
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Minneapolis, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Jonathan Finnoff, D.O. |
Closed for enrollment |
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