Non-phonatory Exercises in Patients With Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis Post-thyroidectomy (ENFP)
Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: vocal fold paralysis after thyrodectomy ability to sign an informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Vocal fold paralysis with different etiology Previous history of laryngeal, pulmonary or gastric surgery History of vocal or laryngeal pathologies that have required therapy Current or previous lung disorders Hearing loss Motor or neurological deficits Presence of malignant diseases Presence of speech or reading disorders
Sites / Locations
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli - IRCCSRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Experimental group
Control group
Patients who will perform non-phonatory exercises in parallel with medical therapy for the first week
patients who will perform standard medical therapy only during the first week.