Nerve surgery gives voice and breath back to paralyzed vocal cords
NCT ID NCT02400008
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a surgery that reconnects nerves in the throat to help people with both vocal cords paralyzed. The goal was to improve breathing and voice without causing swallowing problems. Four adults who had not gotten good results from earlier treatments took part. Results took 6 to 9 months to appear, and some needed a follow-up procedure for voice improvement.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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4 people
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- Started
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Nov 2014
- Finished
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Oct 2021
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with Bilateral vocal fold paralysis in a closure position 6 months to 36 months before. * Patient who has been treated by endoscopic treatment without satisfying result (voice or breathing). * Patient with passive mobile arytenoid at least on one side * Tracheostomized or not * Age \> 18 years old * Good general situation Exclusion Criteria: * Long term vocal fold paralysis (more than 3 years with strong denervation) * Ary-cricoid ankylosis or synechiae * Age \>75 years * Anaesthesiologist contra indication * Strong respiratory disease history * Severe coagulation troubles * Ongoing neoplasia disease * Cardiac pace maker * Pregnant woman or without contraception * Impairment of the freedom
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Locations
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Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, France
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