NCT06960772 Efficacy of Flow Ball Phonation in Professional Voice Users
| NCT ID | NCT06960772 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Ghent |
| Condition | Prevention of Voice Disorders in Professional Voice Users |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 144 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-08 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 144 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-08 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of flow ball phonation on the voice of professional voice users and elite vocal performers, both with and without functional voice disorders. Given the substantial vocal demands inherent to this population and their reliance on the voice for occupational purposes, this intervention may represent a valuable approach for the prevention and/or treatment voice disorders.
Eligibility Criteria
OBJECTIVE 1: TREATMENT Inclusion Criteria: * All genders * All ethnicities * 18 - 60 years * Diagnosis of a functional voice disorder * Professional voice users Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of an organic voice disorder * Current participation in voice therapy * Previous phonosurgical interventions * Pregnancy * Smoking * Nasal or ear diseases * Neurological disorders OBJECTIVE 2: PREVENTION Inclusion Criteria: * All genders * All ethnicities * 18 - 60 years * Professional voice users Exclusion Criteria: * Current or previous diagnosis of a voice disorder * Current or previous participation in voice therapy * Previous phonosurgical interventions * Pregnancy * Smoking * Nasal or ear diseases * Neurological disorders
Contact & Investigator
Evelien D'haeseleer
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University Ghent
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06960772 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Prevention of Voice Disorders in Professional Voice Users. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06960772 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06960772 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at casey.dewanckele@ugent.be for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06960772 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ghent, Belgium.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06960772 clinical trial?
NCT06960772 is sponsored by University Ghent. The principal investigator is Evelien D'haeseleer at University Ghent. The trial plans to enroll 144 participants.