Voice therapy gets a makeover: new classification system tested for hoarseness
NCT ID NCT06152627
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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Emory University
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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New York University
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10017, United States
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University of Utah
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States
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University of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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