Muscle Tension Dysphonia Clinical Trials

8 recruitingLast updated: May 13, 2026

There are 8 actively recruiting muscle tension dysphonia clinical trials across 4 countries. Studies span Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 3. Top locations include Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, Ghent, East-Flanders, Belgium. Updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov.


Muscle Tension Dysphonia Trials at a Glance

8 actively recruiting trials for muscle tension dysphonia are listed on ClinicalTrialsFinder across 6 cities in 4 countries. The largest study group is Not Applicable with 3 trials, with the heaviest enrollment activity in Boston, Atlanta, and Ghent. Lead sponsors running muscle tension dysphonia studies include Massachusetts General Hospital, Kristina Simonyan, and Emory University.

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About Muscle Tension Dysphonia Clinical Trials

Looking for clinical trials for Muscle Tension Dysphonia? There are currently 7 studies actively recruiting participants. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available, and every approved therapy in use today was first tested through a clinical trial.

Below you can browse trials, sign up for alerts when new Muscle Tension Dysphonia trials open, and view eligibility criteria for each study. Each listing includes the study phase, locations, and enrollment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Muscle Tension Dysphonia clinical trials

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or approaches in human volunteers. Every approved medication and treatment available today was proven safe and effective through clinical trials.

All clinical trials are reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) — independent committees that evaluate patient safety. Trials follow strict protocols, and your health is monitored closely throughout. You can withdraw at any time.

Not necessarily. Many trials compare the new treatment against the current standard of care, meaning all participants receive active treatment. When placebos are used, they are typically combined with standard treatment, not given alone. The trial description will always specify the design.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers are required to cover routine patient care costs during a clinical trial. The sponsor typically covers the investigational treatment itself. Medicare also covers routine costs for qualifying trials.

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your access to standard medical care.

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria — including age, diagnosis, disease stage, prior treatments, and general health. Browse the trials listed above and check their eligibility sections. You can also contact the trial site directly to discuss your situation.

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Recruiting

Voice Therapy Per the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System

Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Massachusetts General Hospital600 enrolled5 locationsNCT06152627
Recruiting

Imaging Genetics of Laryngeal Dystonia

Muscle Tension DysphoniaLaryngeal DystoniaUnaffected Relatives of Laryngeal Dystonia Patients+1 more
Kristina Simonyan410 enrolled1 locationNCT03042975
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Deconstructing Voice Therapy: Towards Enhanced Communication Outcomes

DysphoniaPrimary Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD)
Emory University120 enrolled1 locationNCT07176988
Recruiting
Phase 3

Translaryngeal Vibration for Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders

DysphoniaMuscle Tension Dysphonia
Texas Christian University30 enrolled1 locationNCT07145086
Recruiting
Early Phase 1

Project 4: Ambulatory Biofeedback and Voice Therapy for Patients With Vocal Hyperfunction

Voice disordersMuscle Tension DysphoniaVocal Fold Polyp+1 more
Massachusetts General Hospital100 enrolled2 locationsNCT05970562
Recruiting
Not Applicable

RCT Face-to-face Group Voice Therapy vs Telepractice Group Voice Therapy for Muscle Tension Dysphonia

Voice disordersMuscle Tension DysphoniaAphonia
Chinese University of Hong Kong168 enrolled1 locationNCT06524193
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Autonomic Dysfunction in Functional Dysphonia

Muscle Tension DysphoniaFunctional Voice DisorderPsychogenic Voice Disorder
University Ghent100 enrolled1 locationNCT06100601
Recruiting

Negative practice versus repetitive drill: A pilot randomised controlled trial of learning a voice motor skill

Muscle Tension Dysphonia
University of Sydney30 enrolled1 locationACTRN12616001226493