Creating personalized models to understand how voices are produced
Bayesian Data-Driven Subject-Specific Modeling of Voice Production
This study is looking at how voices are made in both healthy people and those with voice problems, using special technology to see how the vocal cords move and work with airflow, so we can find better ways to diagnose and treat voice disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10952212 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced computational models that simulate how voices are produced in both healthy individuals and those with voice disorders. By using high-speed video and other data, the researchers aim to understand the complex interactions between vocal fold movements and airflow during phonation. The models will help identify how structural issues in the vocal folds can affect voice production, providing insights that could lead to better diagnosis and treatment options for voice disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults with structural voice disorders as well as vocally normal individuals over the age of 21.
Not a fit: Patients with non-structural voice issues or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for individuals with voice disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research approaches have shown promise in understanding voice production, making this a potentially impactful area of investigation.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Naghibolhosseini, Maryam — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Naghibolhosseini, Maryam
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.