Who is doing the research?
Researchers in the Departments of Speech and Hearing Sciences and Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Washington, and Boston University-College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
What is the research about?
The purpose of the project is to find a better way to measure severity of adductor laryngeal dystonia (adductor spasmodic dysphonia).
What will I be asked to do?
- You will be asked to participate in 1 session, which will take less than 1 hour.
- You will be asked to fill out questionnaires that ask about your communication.
- You will be asked to participate in speech recordings.
Who can participate?
- Adults who are fluent speakers of English,
- Adults who are 18-100 years old,
- Individuals who have been diagnosed with adductor laryngeal dystonia (adductor spasmodic dysphonia)
Will I be compensated?
- You will receive $20.00 per hour for completing the session.
- You will be paid at the end of the session.
Does participation affect any treatment you are receiving?
- NO! Participation in this study is entirely independent of any medical treatment you may be receiving.
- You are free to discontinue your participation in this study at any time.
How can I learn more?
You can call researchers in the Vocal Function Laboratory at 206-616-0312. The voice mail is private. Only researchers in the laboratory have access to the voice mail. You can also send an e-mail to:vocalfx@uw.edu. Please note: If you choose to contact us by e-mail, we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any information sent or received in this manner.