Could a sleep drug quiet voice tremors?
NCT ID NCT03292458
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether sodium oxybate, a medication used for sleep disorders, can improve voice symptoms in people with spasmodic dysphonia (voice spasms) and voice tremor. 117 adults received either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in symptom severity using voice tests and brain imaging. The goal was to see if the drug could ease voice problems, especially in those who previously noticed alcohol helped their voice.
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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