Investigation of the Effectiveness of Group Voice Therapy in Children

Launched by HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY · Nov 3, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of "group voice therapy" compared to "individual voice therapy" for children diagnosed with dysphonia, which is a condition that affects the voice. The researchers want to see if practicing in a group setting helps these children improve their voice more than one-on-one sessions. The study will gather various types of information to evaluate how well each therapy works, making it a thorough investigation.

To be eligible for this trial, children must be between the ages of 7 and 11, diagnosed with vocal fold lesions, and speak Turkish as their native language. They should also be referred for treatment by a specialist. However, children with certain health issues, previous voice surgeries, or other conditions affecting their voice will not be included. Participants can expect to join therapy sessions and will be evaluated on their progress throughout the study. If you're considering this for your child, it’s a chance to help them improve their voice with professional support in a group setting.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Having been diagnosed with vocal fold lesions.
• • Being referred to Hacettepe University Speech and Language Therapy Department for a diagnosis of voice disorder by Hacettepe University Ear, Nose, and Throat Department.
• • Being in the age range of 7-11.
• • Having Turkish as the native language.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having a history of any upper respiratory tract infection up to two weeks before the date of data collection (it is requested to consider the last two weeks as a reference in one of the questionnaires to be filled out).
• • Having any known neurological, systemic, or endocrinological disease that affects one's voice.
• • Having undergone any surgical intervention related to the voice or received voice therapy before the research process.
• • Having a diagnosis of current hearing loss.
• • Having a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis.
• • The family or child not wanting to participate in the study.
• • Not having acquired reading and writing skills yet