Z90.0
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: In the context of a data collection, the articulation changes in the oral cavity of up to 35 laryngectomized probands, consenting the study protocol, are examined with non-invasive radar-base
Sponsors
Altavo GmbH
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aphonia or severe dysphonia, e.g., following total or partial laryngectomy (but not limited to these), and/or dysarthria; Use of a voice prosthesis or other form of substitute voice does not preclude inclusion; Written consent to participate in the examination; German language proficiency: level C1 or higher
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Current suspicion of tumor recurrence or medical complications; Hearing impairments affecting speech production; Acute psychiatric illness (e.g., major depression) or concerns regarding the ability to give informed consent, including dementia; Acute or chronic dermatological conditions in the orofacial region that are not a result of tumor treatment; Acute deterioration in general health status (performance status) due to a potentially progressive tumor disease; Limited reading ability due to illiteracy or a native language other than German Pronounced, non-modifiable facial hair (e.g., full sideburns); Concurrent participation in another study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of whether AI-processed radar sensing can detect the articulation of laryngectomized participants. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Collection of data for a later evaluation of whether automated methods are suitable for assessing the intelligibility of existing substitute voices. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAndreas Müller
SRH Waldklinikum Gera GmbH
Outcome results
None listed