Understanding how people perceive voice quality changes
Official title: A Comprehensive Psychoacoustic Approach to Voice Quality Perception
Funded at University of Central Florida · NIH-11044993 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how both patients and doctors understand and judge voice quality, especially for those with voice disorders, to create better tools for diagnosing and treating these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Central Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Orlando, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $594,872 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DC009029-18 |
| Project ID | NIH-11044993 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing voice disorders or changes in voice quality.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without any voice disorders or those who do not experience changes in voice quality may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how voice quality is perceived by patients and clinicians, particularly in the context of voice disorders. It combines techniques from various fields such as voice science and engineering to improve the assessment of voice quality. By obtaining precise measures of voice quality perception in controlled settings, the study aims to develop mathematical models that accurately reflect how listeners perceive changes in voice quality. This could lead to better diagnostic tools and treatment outcomes for individuals with voice disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved assessment and treatment strategies for patients with voice disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using mathematical modeling and interdisciplinary approaches to improve understanding of voice perception, indicating potential for this study's success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Central Florida
Orlando, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eddins, David a. — University of Central Florida
- Study coordinator: Eddins, David a.
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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.