A Study of Treatment Alternatives for Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare the most commonly used treatment alternatives for idiopathic subglottic stenosis and to assess the differences in how each affects breathing, voice, swallowing, and quality-of-life.

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

Greater than 18 years of age
The lesion must involve the subglottis

Exclusion Criteria

Less than 18 years of age
Patients without capacity to consent for themselves
History of significant laryngotracheal traumatic injury
History of endotracheal intubation or tracheotomy within 2 years of presentation
Major anterior neck surgery
History of neck irradiation
History of caustic or thermal injuries to the laryngotracheal complex
History of a clinically diagnosed vasculitis or collage vascular disease
Positive antinuclear cytoplasmic antibody titers

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
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator David Lott, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

David Lott, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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