A Study to Evaluate Effects of Gargle Phonation in Voice

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to assess subjects with muscle tension dysphonia for perceived effort and acoustic effects of gargle phonation compared to baseline and a sham water swallow.

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:

Patients must have a primary or secondary muscle tension dysphonia based clinical assessment with a Mayo clinic speech language pathologist or other Mayo Clinic otolaryngology care provider in Rochester or Phoenix/Scottsdale locations.
Age 18 through 89.
Able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

Anyone not meeting inclusion criteria.
Anyone unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.
Anyone unable to complete questionnaires or participate in voice recording.
Anyone with severe neurological voice or speech disorders.
Moderate or severe dysphagia for thin liquids.
Non-English speakers (English as a second language may be included).
Extensive laryngeal surgery or other surgery or medical condition that may significantly alter the motor or sensory aspects of the larynx.

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	Contact
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Diana Orbelo, Ph.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Diana Orbelo Ph.D. (507) 284-2453 Orbelo.Diana@mayo.edu
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Diana Orbelo, Ph.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Diana Orbelo Ph.D. (507) 284-2453 Orbelo.Diana@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Diana Orbelo, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Diana Orbelo Ph.D.

(507) 284-2453

Orbelo.Diana@mayo.edu

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Diana Orbelo, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Diana Orbelo Ph.D.

(507) 284-2453

Orbelo.Diana@mayo.edu

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