Measuring airflow in children's voices
Official title: Aerodynamic measurements in the pediatric population
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-11046205 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for new, gentle ways to check how kids' voices work, helping doctors tell the difference between healthy voices and those with problems, so children aged 4 to 17 can get the care they need for voice disorders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | June 9, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $405,748 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DC021415-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11046205 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 4 to 17 years who may be experiencing voice disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 4 to 17 years or those without voice disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing noninvasive methods to assess airflow in the voices of children aged 4 to 17 years. It aims to improve the accuracy of voice disorder evaluations, which are often overlooked in pediatric patients. By utilizing three innovative aerodynamic measurement techniques, the study seeks to differentiate between healthy and dysphonic voices in children. The research will also adapt existing protocols to better suit the anatomical and physiological characteristics of younger patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment options for children with voice disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in aerodynamic measurements with adults, but this approach is novel in the pediatric population.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jiang, Jack J — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Jiang, Jack J
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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.