Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Laryngeal Dystonia (NCT07683767) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Laryngeal Dystonia
20 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
This randomized clinical trial with a crossover design aims to investigate the effects of neuromodulation through repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) applied to patients diagnosed with laryngeal dystonia. Participants will undergo three experimental conditions: (1) rTMS alone, (2) rTMS combined with speech-language therapy, and (3) sham rTMS combined with speech-language therapy. The order of the conditions will be randomized. Each phase of the protocol will consist of five consecutive sessions.
Outcomes will include acoustic vocal quality parameters, perceptual-auditory voice assessment, self-ratings of vocal effort, smoothed cepstral peak prominence measures, and global perceived change following the intervention. It is expected that the study will contribute to a better understanding of the effects of the intervention on vocal outcomes, supporting the optimization and standardization of therapeutic protocols for laryngeal dystonia.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults (≥18 years) of any sex with a confirmed diagnosis of laryngeal dystonia
* Participants not undergoing botulinum toxin treatment at the time of the intervention
* Ability to provide informed consent
* Ability to complete all study assessments and intervention procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other forms of dystonia
* Vocal fold lesions
* Vocal fold paralysis
* Contraindications to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
* Inability to complete study assessments or intervention procedures
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Acoustic Voice Parameters Assessed Using VoxMetria® and FonoView® Software
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months