Can ultrasound make throat procedures easier and safer?
NCT ID NCT06579989
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study will test whether using ultrasound during common office procedures for voice and swallowing problems is helpful and practical. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with conditions like chronic cough, vocal cord issues, or swallowing difficulties. They will measure how easy the ultrasound is for doctors to use and how comfortable patients feel during the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrasound guidance
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that using ultrasound makes certain throat procedures easier and more comfortable for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving treatment effectiveness. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, 10021, United States
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