Simple straw exercise may help soothe tired, hoarse voices
NCT ID NCT05357222
First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests whether a simple vocal exercise—humming or singing through a straw—can help people with voice fatigue or hoarseness expand their pitch range and stabilize their voice. Researchers will measure participants' lowest and highest pitches at different volumes before and after the exercise. The study includes 120 adults with no current voice disorder or professional vocal training.
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Locations
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
vocal fold stretching exercise (straw phonation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free exercise to help people with voice fatigue or hoarseness expand their pitch range and stabilize their voice.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may not be conclusive. The exercise may not work for everyone or could be uncomfortable.
Conditions
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