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The Efficacy of Vocal Function Exercises for Laryngeal Cancers
NCT02156518 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the systematic practice of Vocal Function Exercises (VFE) improves selected measures of voice production in participants who have previously been irradiated for early glottic cancers compared to participants who receive the present standard of care, namely, vocal hygiene counseling. It is hypothesized that a prescriptive vocal exercise program (VFE) will improve the voice production of individuals who have been previously treated for laryngeal cancers when compared to participants who receive vocal hygiene alone.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Vocal Function Exercises
- PROCEDURE Vocal Hygiene
Study Locations (2)
Kentucky
- University of Kentucky, Markey Cancer Center — Lexington
- University of Kentucky — Lexington
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 12 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-03 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02156518
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02156518 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Vrushali Angadi, which has 2 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Vocal Folds appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Vocal Function Exercises is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02156518 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Kentucky. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02156518 about?
NCT02156518 is a clinical study titled "The Efficacy of Vocal Function Exercises for Laryngeal Cancers". The purpose of this study is to determine if the systematic practice of Vocal Function Exercises (VFE) improves selected measures of voice production in participants who have previously been irradiated for early glottic cancers compared to participants who receive the present standard of care, namel...
What is the current status of trial NCT02156518?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 12 participants. The study started on 2014-05. Estimated completion is 2018-03.
What conditions does trial NCT02156518 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Vocal Folds. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02156518?
The interventions under investigation include: Vocal Function Exercises (PROCEDURE), Vocal Hygiene (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02156518?
This trial is sponsored by Vrushali Angadi, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02156518 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Kentucky. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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