Usefulness and Feasibility of Ultrasound in Office Laryngology Procedures

Launched by WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY · Aug 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how useful ultrasound can be during certain medical procedures related to the throat and voice. The goal is to see if using ultrasound can improve the way doctors perform procedures like nerve blocks, voice evaluations, and treatments for swallowing problems. Adults over 18 years old who have specific throat-related issues, such as difficulty swallowing, voice problems, or certain types of vocal cord weakness, may be eligible to participate.

If you qualify and choose to join the trial, you can expect to undergo procedures that may include ultrasound assessments to help guide treatment. This could help doctors get a better view of your throat and vocal cords, making the procedures safer and more effective. The study is currently looking for participants, so if you or a loved one has been experiencing throat or voice issues, it might be worth discussing with a healthcare provider to see if this trial is a good fit.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• * US-Guided Injection for Neurogenic Cough:
• • 1. Age over 18 years
• • 2. Recommended to undergo superior laryngeal nerve block
• • US-Assessment of Superior Laryngeal Nerve Anatomy
• • 1. Age over 18 years
• • 2. No cough complaints
• * US-Assessment of Injectate Volume:
• • 1. Documentation of unilateral vocal fold paresis/paralysis or atrophy
• • 2. Age over 18 years
• • 3. Recommended to undergo injection laryngoplasty
• * US-Assessment of Swallow:
• • 1. Age over 18 years
• • 2. Presents with swallowing complaints
• * US-Assessment of Normal Swallow:
• • 1. Age over 18 years
• • 2. Presents without swallowing complaints
• * US-Assessment of Voice:
• • 1. Age over 18 years
• • 2. Undergoing evaluation of voice problems
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Age under 18 years and over 99 years
• • 2. Open neck wound including tracheostomy