Active clinical trials for "Dysphonia"

The purpose of this study is to determine whether exchange of the double lumen tube before emergence with a laryngeal mask airway (Proseal) or a tracheal tube will reduce cough at emergence.

The purpose of this study is to test whether the incidence of sore throat and other tracheal co-morbidities such as dysphagia and hoarseness can be lessened by use of a cuff manometer at the beginning of surgery to inflate to the proper pressure compared to the standard technique. The investigators hypothesis is that inflation of the endotracheal balloon using a cuff manometer immediately after intubation will reduce the incidence of sore throat and other tracheal co-morbidities.

How tube size affect patient's experience of postoperative sore throat and hoarseness

The objectives for this research are to determine the mechanisms by which specific therapy tasks improve voice in age-related dysphonia, and the conditions that limit the extent of improvement. The central hypothesis is that targeted therapy tasks will improve voice, and that severity will determine the extent of improvement.

The aim of this study is to compare the incidence of postoperative sore throat after intubation with two different types of laryngoscopes.

Post-operative sore throat (POST) ranks as the 8th most undesirable effect in the post-operative period and is noted by up to 90% of patients receiving an endotracheal tube. [1-3] This study aims to show that a simple 5 minute preoperative and intraoperative osteopathic medical manipulation protocol can decrease the severity and or the incidence of post-operative sore throat thereby decreasing morbidity and increasing patient satisfaction and return to daily life.

This pilot trial studies pulsed dye laser in treating patients with post radiation dysphonia. Dysphonia, or vocal cord scarring, can include trouble with the voice when trying to talk, such as hoarseness, change in voice pitch, and poor voice quality, and it commonly happens after radiation therapy for laryngeal cancer. Pulsed dye laser may improve post radiation dysphonia.

Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of hoarseness is known to improve quality of life and treatment outcomes. Therefore, appropriate research on the incidence of hoarseness after surgery is necessary. In this study, investigator aim to investigate incidence of hoarseness after spine surgery and the correlation between the Voice Handicap Index (VHI)-10, used as a criterion, and acoustic parameters, while also validating the efficacy of our research methods.

The purpose of this study is to determine if using 20 mL B.Braun syringes to inflate LMAs and allowing them to recoil will put the pressure of the LMA cuff within the safety range. It will also determine if remaining within this safety range has an effect on complications after surgery..

Background: Inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia is commonly used in dental procedures, but its effect on the voice quality is not well understood. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of mandibular anesthesia on the acoustic voice quality index. Objective: The primary objective of this study is to determine the effect of mandibular anesthesia on the acoustic voice quality index. Design: This is a within-subject study design. Participants will be recruited from a local dental clinic and will be adults aged 18 years or older. The participants will have the acoustic voice quality index measured before and after the administration of mandibular anesthesia. The parameters that will be measured include acoustic voice quality index and self ........ The data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical techniques. Expected Outcome: The study is expected to provide insights into the effect of mandibular anesthesia on the acoustic voice quality index. The results of this study may help in understanding the impact of mandibular anesthesia on voice quality and may have implications for dental practitioners and patients who receive mandibular anesthesia.