Creating a system to classify voice treatments for muscle tension dysphonia
RTSS-Voice: Towards a unified system to classify treatments for muscle tension dysphonia
This study is looking to find out which specific actions by voice therapists help people with muscle tension dysphonia feel and speak better, so they can create a helpful guide for clinics to improve voice therapy treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877821 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve voice therapy outcomes for patients with muscle tension dysphonia by identifying the specific actions of clinicians that lead to better patient functioning. It will utilize a theory-driven framework called the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS) to describe and compare various voice therapies. The project will also develop an implementation toolkit to help integrate this new classification system into clinical practice across multiple Voice Centers. By systematically analyzing different therapies, the research seeks to enhance the effectiveness of voice treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia seeking improved voice therapy outcomes.
Not a fit: Patients with voice disorders unrelated to muscle tension dysphonia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized voice therapy treatments for patients with muscle tension dysphonia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using theory-driven frameworks to improve treatment outcomes in various clinical settings, suggesting that this approach may also be effective for voice therapy.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Stan, Jarrad — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Van Stan, Jarrad
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.