Randomised controlled trial (RCT): Conservative voice treatment (CVT) versus electrostimulation therapy (EST) for unilateral vocal cord paresis (UVCP)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN17141238

Enrollment

Registered

2004-10-11

Start date

2003-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Vocal cord paresis Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases of vocal cords and larynx, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Conservative voice treatment versus electrostimulation therapy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with unilateral vocal cord paresis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Added as of 10/12/2008: 1. Voice therapy or any other therapy prior to T0 2. Paresis onset less than 2 weeks or more than 6 months prior to therapy 3. Age under 18 years 4. Paresis following resection of the recurrent nerve 5. Pareses due to muscle or joint injuries 6. Hearing loss 40 dB in the 500?3000 Hz range 7. Presence of other conditions possibly interfering with the therapy, such as cognitive deficits or other serious diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026