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Posted by: David Barton (NZ) ® 08/22/2003, 21:30:51 Author Profile |
The NSDA has been asked to contact NSDA members and other SD patients and publicize this research initiative. Please direct any comments or questions to Kimberly Bidus - e-mail address: Bidusk@ninds.nih.gov David Barton
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National Institutes of Health Researchers at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) are studying VOICE DISORDERS Adductor or abductor spasmodic dysphonia, voice tremor or muscular tension dysphonia Purpose of these experimental studies: Determine the role of sensory feedback from the larynx to the brain in producing voice symptoms.
You may qualify if You are between 18 and 80 years of age
You may not qualify if You have a history of cardiac problems, asthma, or pulmonary disease Place and Time: The studies are being conducted at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. Studies require between 2 and 4 visits to the NIH of 1 to 2 days each. Cost All study-related expenses will be paid by the NIH. To qualify for a screening visit, a letter of referral and medical history information will need to be sent to the address below. After screening, persons admitted for study will have their expenses for travel to the NIH covered on future visits. For more information, please call or write: 301-496-9365 Ask to speak to Kimberly Bidus
Ms. Kimberly Bidus, NINDS, NIH, Building 10, Room 5D38, 10 Center Drive MSC 1416, Bethesda, MD 20892-1416. Telephone (301) 496-9365 Fax: (301) 480 0803. The study will be carried out under testing and safety standards of the U.S. Department of Hrealth and Human Services.
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Posted by: Richard Callen ® 08/29/2003, 21:03:23 Author Profile |
This is the same study as before. If you didn't qualify then, you don't qualify now. If you do qualify, good luck, now's your chance.
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Posted by: Linda Spain ® 08/30/2003, 09:19:39 Author Profile |
Dear Richard, Thank you for your post. I like it when you use a big font because I don't need my glasses to read it. You make me feel so young. Best,
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Posted by: dot sowerby ® 09/03/2003, 10:59:12 Author Profile |
Below is new and further information on the NIH studies. There is a need for MORE participants in all the studies. We contacted Dr. Christy Ludlow of NIH in Beatheda, MD and she said we could post this information: “Ongoing and new studies in the Laryngeal and Speech Section include:
The more we support NIH, the more they will be interested in doing further work. The NIH comes up with ideas for studies from reading the SD literature and discussions with professionals and patients. Further details are in the announcement post with title of “SD Research Study...” Basically, NIH requires between 2 and 4 visits to the NIH of 1 to 2 days each. All study-related expenses will be paid by the NIH. To qualify for a screening visit, a letter of referral and medical history information will be need. After screening, persons admitted for study will have their expenses for travel to the NIH covered on future visits. Note if you have questions about studies contact Kimberly Bidus: 301-496-9365 Dot, AD/tremor, NC, President of the NSDA Board of Directors |
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