Bevonescein for Improved Intraoperative Nerve Visualization to Improve Voice Outcomes in Thyroidectomy Patients
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Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Matthew E Spector · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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What this trial measures
- Change in Voice Handicap Index (VHI) scoresAt baseline (before surgery) and at 28 days post-surgery
Mean change in Voice Handicap Index (VHI) scores pre-operatively and post-operatively. Voice Handicap Index (VHI) is a 30-item self-administered questionnaire divided equally into three subscales designed to measure a patient's perceived handicap related to their voice disorder across functional, physical, and emotional domains. Functional (F) subscale (10 items) evaluates how voice problems affect daily activities, work, and social interactions (difficulty being understood on the phone or professional duty limitations). Physical (P) subscale (10 items) addresses physical sensations or characteristics of the voice problem (vocal fatigue, strain, or pitch changes). Emotional (E) subscale (10 items) assesses the emotional impact of a voice disorder (frustration, embarrassment, or anxiety) related to voice use. Item scores range from 0 (never) to 4 (always), with higher scores indicating a greater perceived handicap. Total VHI score: 0 to 120