CompletedNot Applicable

Dysphonia, Distress, and Perceived Control: Technology Based Assessment and Intervention

United States70 participantsStarted 2016-04-11

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to pilot test a version of the intervention that has been tailored for participants with dysphonia. The study seeks to determine if the adapted intervention: a) increases perceived control over voice-related stressors and b) decreases stress and distress resulting from voice problems. The study will also explore the usability and acceptability of the program. The goal is to help people with voice problems achieve better voice and quality of life outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Patients who are seen at the Otolaryngology Clinic (University of Minnesota Health Clinics and Surgery Center, or Fairview Hospital Maple Grove or Southdale) with Muscle Tension Dysphonia
✓. Patients between 18-80 years of age experiencing a voice problem
✓. Scored high (\>10) on the Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10)
✓. Has the ability to complete informed consent process
✓. Interested in using an online program/intervention
✓. Has reliable access to internet

Exclusion criteria

✕. Patients who have clinical need for concurrent treatment will be excluded to decrease confounding introduced by having multiple simultaneous interventions. This may include:
✕. Concurrent laryngeal lesion requiring immediate operative or other intervention
✕. Concurrent participation in speech therapy
✕. Concurrent need for new medications that may directly affect voice-related symptoms
✕. Participant has a Speech Language Pathology visit scheduled in two weeks or less from when they will start the program (if applicable)
✕. Unable to read English (as determined by their ability to complete the clinic intake forms)

What they're measuring

Perceived Control

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03576365

SponsorUniversity of Minnesota

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-14

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