Study Details
A Laryngeal Nerve Factor in Vocal Fold Paralysis
(IRB#: IRB_00097852)
A Laryngeal nerve is what helps people swallow, breathe, and have vocal cord movement in the neck. This study wants to learn how the blood vessels of people with a neurological voice disorder compare to people without a voice disorder. A neurological voice disorder is a condition that makes it difficult for a person to speak. People in the study will participate in a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. The MRI forms an image of the blood vessels of the laryngeal nerve. People will share medical history with the study team. Participation requires about 1 visit to the study clinic.
- All genders
- Over 18 years old
- Healthy Volunteers
- In Person
- Paid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 21 years and older
- Able to have a MRI of the lower neck and upper chest
- Able to hold their breath for at least 10 seconds
- Participants with vocal fold paralysis must be idiopathic (an unknown condition that suddenly happens) and left-sided
- If the participant with vocal fold paralysis has recovered from the voice problem, it has to be less than 6 years since the diagnosis
Exclusion Criteria
- Participants with vocal fold paralysis, no trauma to the head, neck, or chest relevant to the onset
- Participants with vocal fold paralysis, no surgery, or tumors of specific areas of the body
- Specific diseases that affect the body such as the heart, nervous system, autoimmune diseases
- History of alcoholism
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
IRB#: IRB_00097852
PI: Julie Barkmeier-Kraemer
Department: Otolaryngology Division
Approval Date: 2017-09-12 19:21:00
Study Categories: Heart Studies
Specialties: Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery