CompletedNot Applicable

A Study to Evaluate Effects of Gargle Phonation in Voice

United States36 participantsStarted 2021-01-29

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 89 Years

SexALL

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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.

What they're measuring

Rating of Effort Baseline

Timeframe: Baseline

Rating of Effort Post Swallow

Timeframe: After water swallow intervention, approximately 5 minutes

Rating of Effort Post Gargle

Timeframe: After gargle phonation intervention, approximately 5 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04766658

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-04-15

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