The Efficacy of Vocal Function Exercises for Laryngeal Cancers

The purpose of this study is to determine if the systematic practice of Vocal Function Exercises (VFE) improves selected measures of voice production in participants who have previously been irradiated for early glottic cancers compared to participants who receive the present standard of care, namely, vocal hygiene counseling. It is hypothesized that a prescriptive vocal exercise program (VFE) will improve the voice production of individuals who have been previously treated for laryngeal cancers when compared to participants who receive vocal hygiene alone.

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Key information

Conditions

Vocal Folds Head and Neck Neoplasms Laryngeal Diseases Laryngeal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Hearing level and cognitive ability to follow test directions
Laryngeal cancer
Radiation Therapy completed >= 6 months
Deemed disease free by the treating physician
Subjects have to be willing to attend weekly voice therapy sessions

Exclusion criteria

Adjuvant treatment: laser or any surgical intervention
Neurological or cognitive impairment
Hearing levels that interfere with following test instruction
Vocal fold paralysis

Treatment and study plan

Vocal Function Exercises

Procedure

Vocal Function Exercises

Vocal Hygiene

Procedure

Vocal Hygiene

Primary outcomes

Voice production

Time frame: 6 weeks

Voice Handicap Index, a validated self- assessment tool was used as the primary outcome measure. A score of 0 indicates no handicap, and a score of 120 indicates complete impairment. Data will be presented as pre and post treatment score (pre and post 6 weeks of therapy).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Vrushali Angadi

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Registry information

Official study title

Investigating the Efficacy of Vocal Function Exercises in the Treatment of Voice Problems in Adults Treated With Radiation Therapy for Laryngeal Cancers

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Jun 5, 2014
Registry last updated: May 8, 2018

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