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Silence or whisper? study tests which helps vocal cords heal best after surgery

NCT ID NCT07704125

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Celal Emre Çavlan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two approaches to voice care after surgery for benign vocal cord lesions like polyps or cysts. One group stays completely silent for five days, while the other uses soft, low-effort whispering. Both groups then receive the same voice therapy. The study measures voice quality and patient well-being at one and three months after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
absolute voice rest or hypofunctional whispering
What this could lead to
If soft whispering proves as effective as complete silence, patients may have a more comfortable recovery without compromising healing.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Whispering might still strain the vocal cords in some cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

polyp of vocal cord spasmodic dystonia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BENING VOCAL CORD LESIONS DYSPHONIA REINKE EDEMA VOCAL CORD CYST VOCAL CORD POLYP

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)

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