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Respiratory Training for Muscle Tension Voice Disorder

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Led By Soren Y Lowell, PhD

Research Sponsored by Syracuse University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Adequate visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) to read basic graphs and print, as determined with visual screening

Self-report of normal pulmonary function

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up assessed during initial baseline testing and approximately 7 weeks later directly after training completion.

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Study Summary

This trial is studying the effects of two different types of respiratory training on people with primary muscle tension dysphonia, a voice disorder that causes the voice to sound hoarse and strained.

Who is the study for?

Adults over 18 with Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) diagnosed by a specialist, experiencing voice strain and breathing issues for more than 2 months. Participants must be non-smokers for at least 5 years, in good health aside from MTD, have normal vision (with glasses if needed), not currently undergoing other voice treatments, and speak English as their primary language.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial is testing two types of respiratory training to improve voice in people with MTD: one using a device and the other without. The study will compare the effects on breathing patterns and voice quality immediately after training, then again at 3 and 6 months post-training.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-invasive breathing exercises rather than medication or surgery, significant side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience temporary discomfort or fatigue from the exercises.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I can read graphs and print clearly, with or without glasses.

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I believe my lung function is normal.

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I have not smoked for at least 5 years.

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I do not have any other voice disorders like spasmodic dysphonia or vocal fold paralysis.

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My vocal cords close normally, except for the back part which may not fully close.

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I do not have trouble swallowing.

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I am not currently undergoing any voice therapy that can't be stopped.

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I am 18 years old or older.

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I have never had surgery on my vocal cords.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ assessed during initial baseline testing and approximately 7 weeks later directly after training completion.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~assessed during initial baseline testing and approximately 7 weeks later directly after training completion.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and assessed during initial baseline testing and approximately 7 weeks later directly after training completion. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Cepstral Peak Prominence

Change in Cepstral/Spectral Index of Dysphonia

Change in Lung Volume Excursion

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Secondary outcome measures

Change in Auditory-Perceptual Overall Severity of Voice Disorder

Change in Voice Handicap Index-10

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Breathing training with a deviceActive Control1 Intervention

Respiratory intervention delivered once a week for 6 weeks, after two initial baseline testing sessions. Participants will perform exhalation exercises through a breathing device. Homework activities will be assigned. Post-training testing sessions will also be conducted.

Group II: Breathing training without a deviceActive Control1 Intervention

Respiratory intervention delivered once a week for 6 weeks, after two initial baseline testing sessions. Participants will receive training on the use of breathing techniques without a device, but with visual feedback throughout training. Homework activities will be assigned. Post-training testing sessions will also be conducted.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Syracuse UniversityLead Sponsor

48 Previous Clinical Trials

117,538 Total Patients Enrolled

Soren Y Lowell, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorSyracuse University

1 Previous Clinical Trials

17 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are patients being sought for this research project at the moment?

"That is accurate. According to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this ongoing trial posted 5/12/2021 seeks 36 participants from a single site."

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