Could magnetic pulses to the brain ease a rare voice disorder?
NCT ID NCT07683767
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve voice quality in people with laryngeal dystonia, a condition that causes involuntary muscle spasms in the voice box. Twenty adults with the condition will receive rTMS alone, rTMS combined with speech therapy, or a sham (fake) stimulation with speech therapy. Researchers will measure changes in voice quality, vocal effort, and overall improvement to see if this approach offers a new treatment option.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive treatment option for voice problems in laryngeal dystonia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants. The effects may be modest or not last long, and rTMS can cause mild side effects like headache or scalp discomfort.
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