Voice therapy gets a makeover: new classification system tested for hoarseness

NCT ID NCT06152627

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether using a new classification system (RTSS-Voice) to document voice therapy sessions helps people with muscle tension dysphonia, a condition causing hoarseness and vocal strain. Researchers will compare outcomes from clinicians' first year using the system to their second year. 600 participants across five voice centers will be involved, with outcomes measured by patient surveys and voice recordings.

What this could mean

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Active substance: standard of care voice therapy with RTSS-Voice documentation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a standardized way to classify voice therapy, potentially improving treatment outcomes for people with muscle tension dysphonia.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study focused on clinician documentation, not a new treatment. It may not show clear improvements, and results may not apply to all voice therapy settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spasmodic dystonia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MUSCLE TENSION DYSPHONIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Emory University
RECRUITING

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
New York University
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10017, United States
University of Utah
RECRUITING

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States
University of Wisconsin
RECRUITING

Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

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