Controlled Phonation and Vocal Rest Programs After Acute Vocal Exertion in Healthy Adults

Purdue University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Healthy

Treatments: Behavioral: Vocal rest and Controlled Phonation

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03762993

Vocal restoration programs

Details and patient eligibility

About

The proposed research will investigate the most effective strategy to reduce vocal exertion reported by speakers in noisy environments. Repeated vocal exertion can lead to voice problems and therefore identifying effective strategies can lead to better prevention of acquired voice disorders. This study will compare the effects of vocal rest and controlled phonation both before and after vocal exertion. The investigators hypothesize that vocal rest and controlled phonation will mitigate the negative effects of vocal exertion.

Enrollment: 37 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 50 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• within age range

Exclusion criteria

• Voice Disorders
• Strong gag reflex
• Craniofacial disorders
• Cognitive Impairments
• Head and Neck Cancer
• Hearing Difficulties
• Dentition problems that prevent an oral scope being placed in mouth

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Crossover Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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37 participants in 2 patient groups

Healthy Adults

Experimental group

Description:

Participants will complete vocal rest and controlled phonation

Treatment:

Behavioral: Vocal rest and Controlled Phonation

Healthy Adults reporting Vocal Fatigue

Experimental group

Description:

Participants will complete vocal rest and controlled phonation

Treatment:

Behavioral: Vocal rest and Controlled Phonation