Understanding and measuring muscle activity in voice disorders
Official title: Functional synergistic perilaryngeal muscle network using synchronized multi-sensor surface electromyography to improve diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10981342 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how muscle strain affects your voice and aims to find a better way to measure how well the muscles in your throat work together when you speak, which could help doctors diagnose voice problems and track how well treatments are working.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 5, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $687,872 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DC021452-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10981342 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing phonotraumatic or nonphonotraumatic dysphonia, characterized by vocal strain and fatigue.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without any voice disorders or those who do not experience vocal hyperfunction may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates vocal hyperfunction, a condition where excessive muscle activity affects voice quality, leading to pain and fatigue. By using advanced technology called synchronized multi-sensor surface electromyography, the study aims to create a new method for objectively measuring how well the muscles around the larynx work together during speaking. This approach seeks to improve the accuracy of diagnosing voice disorders and tracking treatment effectiveness, ultimately enhancing patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment options for individuals suffering from voice disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using electromyography for muscle activity assessment, suggesting that this innovative approach could yield significant advancements in understanding voice disorders.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Aaron Matthew — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Aaron Matthew
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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.