How vocal strain affects the healing of vocal fold injuries
Official title: The Influence of Vocal Loading Upon the Healing of Experimental Vocal Fold Injury
Funded at Midwestern University (Glendale Az) · NIH-10674999 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using your voice in different ways affects the healing of vocal fold injuries, which could help us find better treatments for people with voice problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Midwestern University (Glendale Az) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Glendale, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $187,500 |
| NIH project number | 5R21DC019992-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10674999 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing voice disorders or injuries, particularly those with dysphonia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-vocal related communication disorders or those not experiencing vocal fold injuries may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how different levels of vocal strain influence the healing process of vocal fold injuries. By using a new animal model that closely resembles human voice production, the study aims to quantify key anatomical features and track the healing timeline after vocal fold injuries. The findings will be integrated into a computational model to better understand vocal health and disease mechanisms. This research could lead to new insights into treating communication disorders related to voice injuries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for individuals suffering from voice disorders and enhance vocal recovery strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been limited research on vocal fold injuries, the approach of using an animal model to study vocal health mechanisms is innovative and may pave the way for breakthroughs in treatment.
Where this research is happening
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Midwestern University (Glendale Az)
Glendale, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Riede, Tobias — Midwestern University (Glendale Az)
- Study coordinator: Riede, Tobias
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.