Voice Disorder Study

Research Study: Ambulatory monitoring of vocal function to improve voice disorder assessment

Location: BMC Department of Otolaryngology, 830 Harrison Ave 1st floor, Boston, MA 02118

Description:
We are conducting research to use a portable device so we can develop a clinical tool to monitor voice characteristics and improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of voice disorders. This study requires an in-person visit to BMC with your own transportation. We’ll start with a screening call and if you are eligible, we will schedule your first in-person study visit. It will last about an hour and a half including a laryngoscopy where a Laryngologist will take a quick look at your vocal cords and research staff taking various measurements of your voice. You will then be sent home with a voice monitoring device to wear for the week. We will repeat another week of voice monitoring six months later. The monitor is not a microphone and will not record any intelligible speech or sounds in the environment.

Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for individuals, aged 18-65, with no history of voice difficulties. If you would like to hear more about the study, please contact:
Morgan Raskin MS CCC-SLP, Morgan.Raskin@BMC.org, (617)414-1753

Compensation: up to $955