New study tracks voice recovery after throat surgery
NCT ID NCT07579364
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 500 adults with vocal cord paralysis or atrophy who undergo laryngeal framework surgery. Researchers will track voice quality, swallowing ability, and complication rates for two years after surgery. The goal is to understand which surgical techniques work best for different patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help surgeons choose the best surgical technique for each patient, improving voice quality and reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.
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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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Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101, United States
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Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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