Vibrating neck device may help rare voice disorder
NCT ID NCT06111027
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a small vibrating device worn on the neck to see if it could make speaking easier for people with spasmodic dysphonia, a rare voice disorder. Forty participants used the device at home for 20 minutes a day over 8 weeks. They reported how much effort it took to speak and how their voice quality changed. The results suggest the device may reduce speaking effort, but because the study was small and had no comparison group, more research is needed to confirm the benefits.
What this could mean
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Active substance
vibro-tactile stimulation device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, at-home option to reduce voice strain for people with spasmodic dysphonia.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early-phase study with only 40 participants and no placebo group. The results are promising but not proof of effectiveness.
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States