Treatment for Teachers With Vocal Fatigue (NCT04486989) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Treatment for Teachers With Vocal Fatigue
United States31 participantsStarted 2020-02-04
Plain-language summary
Teachers are a population at high risk for voice disorders given their occupational demands. In a teaching career, a common debilitating symptom among all vocal symptoms experienced is - vocal fatigue, impacting teachers' occupational performance and increasing health care costs. It is therefore essential to identify potential treatment options to alleviate the symptom of vocal fatigue. The purpose of this study is to utilize a body-system level cardiovascular training protocol in comparison to traditional voice production training to alleviate the symptoms of vocal fatigue.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female teachers between the ages of 21-60 years Female instructors and college professors between the ages of 21-60 years
* A score of ≥ 15 on factor 1 of the VFI (tiredness and avoidance of voice use) or a score of ≤ 5 on factor 3 of the VFI (improvement of symptoms or lack thereof with rest)
* Sedentary- wherein participants will need to be completing mild intensity cardiovascular exercise less than 150 minutes in less than 5 days per week
Exclusion Criteria:
* Trained athletes
* Trained singers
* Smoking in the past 6months
* Prior history of a vocal fold pathology and current vocal fold pathology
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Changes in Physiologic Cost of Speaking
Timeframe: At baseline, at 4 weeks after treatment
2
Changes in Oxygen Uptake Kinetics
Timeframe: At baseline, at 4 weeks after treatment
3
Changes in Post Task Physiological Recovery
Timeframe: At baseline, at 4 weeks after treatment
4
Changes in Excess Post Exercise Consumption (EPOC)
Timeframe: At baseline, at 4 weeks after treatment
5
Changes in Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
Timeframe: At baseline, at 4 weeks after treatment
6
Changes in Vocal Fatigue Index (VFI)
Timeframe: At baseline, at 4 weeks after treatment
7
Changes in Global Rating of Vocal Fatigue (VAS 100mm)
Timeframe: At baseline, at 4 weeks after treatment