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
Sponsors and collaborators
Yale University
Lead sponsor
National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association
Collaborator