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A Randomized Trial Comparing Routine Use of the ActiValve to Standard Voice Prostheses
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if regular use of Provox® ActiValve® by patients after a total laryngectomy with TEP can decrease the number of VP device replacements needed annually.
Official title: Is the Provox ActiValve Only a Problem Solver? A Randomized Trial Comparing Routine Use of the ActiValve to Standard Voice Prostheses After Total Laryngectomy With Tracheoesophageal Puncture
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2026-07-01
Completion Date
2030-09-01
Last Updated
2026-01-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Provox® ActiValve®
Participants experiencing early leakage with previous voice prostheses (device life less than 4-8 weeks). The device reduced the need for frequent replacements in a majority of users but not in all"7. The Light valve strength will be used in this trial.
Locations (1)
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States