tDCS for Laryngeal Dystonia

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorYale University

About this trial

This project will apply transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to multiple brain areas to evaluate the effects as a potential treatment for laryngeal dystonia (formerly spasmodic dysphonia).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Participants must be clinically evaluated for the diagnosis of LD or have the proof of LD diagnosis. (Not applicable for control participants)

No other known or history of speech, voice disorder other than LD.

Provision of signed and dated informed consent form.

Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study

Disqualifiers

All individuals who do not meet the above mentioned criteria are excluded from the study.

Subjects with a history of epilepsy or depression or is claustrophobic.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Starstim system

Treatment groups

10 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

Yale University

Lead sponsor

National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association

Collaborator