Efficacy of Flow Ball Phonation in Professional Voice Users
Launched by UNIVERSITY GHENT · Apr 28, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 27, 2025
Recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying a technique called flow ball phonation to see how it affects the voices of professional voice users, like singers and speakers, who may have voice disorders or want to prevent them. The goal is to find out if this method can help keep their voices healthy and strong, especially since their jobs rely heavily on their vocal abilities. The trial is currently looking for participants aged 18 to 60, of any gender or ethnicity, who are professional voice users. If you're interested in joining, you should not have any serious voice disorders or be currently undergoing voice therapy.
Participants in this study can expect to engage in activities that focus on using their voice in a new way, which may help improve their vocal health. It’s important to know that this trial excludes anyone with certain medical conditions, such as neurological disorders or serious nasal and ear diseases. If you’re a professional voice user looking to maintain your vocal quality or manage a voice disorder, this trial could be a valuable opportunity to explore new ways to support your voice.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • OBJECTIVE 1: TREATMENT
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • All genders
- • All ethnicities
- • 18 - 60 years
- • Diagnosis of a functional voice disorder
- • Professional voice users
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Diagnosis of an organic voice disorder
- • Current participation in voice therapy
- • Previous phonosurgical interventions
- • Pregnancy
- • Smoking
- • Nasal or ear diseases
- • Neurological disorders
- • OBJECTIVE 2: PREVENTION
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • All genders
- • All ethnicities
- • 18 - 60 years
- • Professional voice users
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Current or previous diagnosis of a voice disorder
- • Current or previous participation in voice therapy
- • Previous phonosurgical interventions
- • Pregnancy
- • Smoking
- • Nasal or ear diseases
- • Neurological disorders
About University Ghent
University Ghent is a prestigious Belgian research institution renowned for its commitment to advancing medical science and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. With a multidisciplinary approach, the university fosters collaboration among leading experts in various fields, ensuring rigorous study design and ethical standards. University Ghent is dedicated to exploring new therapeutic modalities and enhancing healthcare outcomes, making significant contributions to both local and global health landscapes. Its state-of-the-art facilities and emphasis on research excellence position it as a pivotal sponsor in the realm of clinical research.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Evelien D'haeseleer
Principal Investigator
University Ghent
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported