Understanding voice disorders like laryngeal dystonia and voice tremor
Characterization of clinical phenotypes of laryngeal dystonia and voice tremor
This study is looking at two uncommon voice disorders, laryngeal dystonia and voice tremor, to help doctors better understand and diagnose them, so that people with these conditions can get the right treatment faster.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915596 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on two rare neurological voice disorders: laryngeal dystonia (LD) and voice tremor (VT). It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis for these conditions, which often go misdiagnosed for years. By using both established and innovative clinical assessment tools, the research seeks to identify key clinical features that differentiate LD from VT. This will help in developing better treatment plans and management strategies for affected individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing symptoms of laryngeal dystonia or voice tremor, particularly those who have faced challenges in obtaining a correct diagnosis.
Not a fit: Patients with voice disorders that are not classified as laryngeal dystonia or voice tremor may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for patients suffering from laryngeal dystonia and voice tremor.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted the challenges in accurately diagnosing voice disorders, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in the field.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Simonyan, Kristina — Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
- Study coordinator: Simonyan, Kristina
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.