Health Trials

Characterizing the Impact of Presbyphonia on Social Interaction

ConditionPresbyphonia
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorMatthew R. Hoffman

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to determine if presbyphonia, or voice disorder caused by age-related change in the larynx, is associated with change in social interaction. This proposal investigates the impact of voice impairment in older adults on social interaction, loneliness, social disconnectedness, and depression. A series of questionnaires, voice assessments, and interviews will be performed to improve our understanding of how voice disorders affect older adults and how treatment of voice impairment with voice therapy may improve quality of life.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Diagnosis of presbyphonia with findings of presbylaryngis on videostroboscopy, with findings of bilateral true vocal fold atrophy and normal vocal fold motion bilaterally

Able to complete all questionnaires and voice assessment tasks

Normal to mild hearing loss in aided condition (with hearing aids)

Disqualifiers

Liquid dysphagia or pneumonia in the last year

Vocal fold lesion/scar/motion impairment

Neurologic disorder affecting the voice

Montreal cognitive assessment score <26 or <25 if 12 or fewer years of formal education

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • PhoRTE Program
  • University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Loneliness Scale
  • Social Disconnectedness Scale
  • Patient Health Questionnaire 9
  • Aging Voice Index
  • The Edmonton Frail Scale
  • Vocal Effort Scale
  • Montreal Cognitive Assessment
  • Voice Handicap Index-10
  • Voice Problem Impact Scales
  • Cough Severity Index
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Acoustic, perceptual, and aerodynamic assessments

Treatment groups

25 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

Matthew R. Hoffman

Lead sponsor

University of Iowa

Sponsor institution

Source ClinicalTrials.gov