Imaging Genetics of Spasmodic Dysphonia Study

NOW RECRUITING | Imaging Genetics of Spasmodic Dysphonia Study The purpose of this research project is to investigate the relationship between brain changes and genetic risk factors in patients with…

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Sodium Oxybate Study

NOW RECRUITING | Central Mechanisms and Treatment Response of Sodium Oxybate in Spasmodic Dysphonia and Voice Tremor This study aims to determine the central mechanisms underlying symptom improvement following the…

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Laryngeal Vibration for Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD-VTS)

NOW RECRUITING | Laryngeal Vibration for Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD-VTS) Vibro-tactile stimulation – A novel behavioral therapyVibro-tactile stimulation (VTS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique that our laboratory developed for people with…

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Implantable Electric Stimulator

An implantable electric stimulator may become a future treatment option for SD Michael Pitman, MD Dr. Michael Pitman, Chief of the Division of Laryngology at the Columbia University Medical Center,…

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Find Support

CONNECT WITH PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH No one understands what you are going through better than someone who also lives with a voice disorder. Most people…

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Published Research

Published research on spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions has accelerated over the last few years This page includes links to articles, literature, research papers and studies published in various…

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Participate in Research

Opportunities to participate in research to find answers for voice disorders Researchers need you! By participating in clinical research trials you are helping us to learn more about the cause…

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