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Behavioral Intervention

Vocal Therapy Group for Lung Cancer

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Recruiting

Led By Teresa Lesiuk, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Miami

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age range of 40 to 80 years old

English and Spanish speakers only

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, up to 1 month

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Study Summary

This trial will assess how VIT & TS can improve respiratory function & quality of life in lung cancer patients. #MusicTherapy #LungCancer

Who is the study for?

This trial is for lung cancer patients, stages I-III, who've had certain surgeries like thoracentesis or lobectomy within the last year. They must be aged 40-80 and have less than five years of voice training. Excluded are those in respiratory failure, with severe neurological/hearing issues, dysphonia, no tech access or quiet space, and prisoners.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests how Vocal Intonation Therapy (VIT) and Therapeutic Singing (TS) affect breathing function short-term in lung cancer patients. It also looks at how these music therapies might improve their respiratory quality of life.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-invasive music therapy interventions like singing and vocal exercises rather than drugs or surgery, significant side effects are not expected.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 40 and 80 years old.

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I speak English or Spanish.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, up to 1 month

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, up to 1 month

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, up to 1 month 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 Dyspnea measured by Cancer Dyspnea Scale

Change in Dyspnea measured by Dyspnea-12 Questionnaire

Change in Dyspnea measured by Modified Borg Scale

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Vocal Therapy GroupExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants in this group will receive Vocal Intonation Therapy (VIT) and Therapeutic Singing (TS) for up to three weeks

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MiamiLead Sponsor

902 Previous Clinical Trials

410,073 Total Patients Enrolled

Teresa Lesiuk, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Miami

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this research endeavor accept participants who are over 55 years old?

"As outlined in the recruitment criteria, participants must be no younger than 40 years old and not exceed 80."

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Who meets the qualifications necessary to participate in this medical research study?

"To meet the eligibility criteria for this lung cancer trial, an individual must be between 40 and 80 years old. The study is only accepting a total of 3 applicants."

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Are new participants still being enrolled in this trial?

"Information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this particular trial is not currently taking on new participants. Initially posted in January 2024, the last update to the trial occurred in December 2023. Despite this, there are still 1636 other trials actively seeking patients for their medical studies."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

The Short-term Impact of Vocal Intonation Therapy (VIT) and Therapeutic Singing (TS) on Respiratory Function in Patients With Lung Cancer

Teresa Lesiuk 2024. "The Short-term Impact of Vocal Intonation Therapy (VIT) and Therapeutic Singing (TS) on Respiratory Function in Patients With Lung Cancer". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06172959.

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