Investigating how voice production interacts with the airway in normal and disordered speech
Voice Source and Airway Interation in Normal and Hyperfunctional Speech
This study is looking at how your vocal cords and airway work together when you speak, to help find better ways to treat voice problems that many people experience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10668495 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the complex interactions between the vocal folds and the airway during speech production, particularly focusing on how these interactions can lead to voice disorders. By utilizing advanced computational fluid dynamics and examining the shapes of the glottis, the study aims to understand how airflow and vocal fold vibrations synchronize. This knowledge could help clinicians develop new methods to treat voice disorders by restructuring the vocal system for better function. Patients may benefit from improved therapeutic techniques based on these findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience voice disorders or have concerns about their vocal health.
Not a fit: Patients with no vocal issues or those under 21 years old may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative treatments for individuals suffering from voice disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding vocal fold dynamics, suggesting that this approach could yield significant insights.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Titze, Ingo R — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Titze, Ingo R
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.