Effect of Semi-occluded Vocal Tract Therapy on the Phonation of Children With Vocal Fold Nodules
Voice Disorders in Children, Vocal Nodules in Children, Hoarseness
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Voice Disorders in Children focused on measuring semi-occluded vocal tract therapy, straw phonation, resonant voice therapy, vocal hygiene
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: children aged between 6 and 12 years (primary school) diagnosed with vocal fold nodules by an otorhinolaryngologist and speech-language pathologist experienced in voice diagnostics. Exclusion Criteria: nasal or ear diseases neurological disorders
Sites / Locations
- Ghent University Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Sham Comparator
Experimental group 1 - Straw Phonation
Experimental group 2 - Resonant Voice Therapy
Control group
Short-term intensive voice therapy program of one week (3 hours a day for 4 consecutive days): straw phonation and vocal hygiene recommendations
Short-term intensive voice therapy program of one week (3 hours a day for 4 consecutive days): resonant voice therapy and vocal hygiene recommendations
Short-term intensive voice therapy program of one week (3 hours a day for 4 consecutive days): vocal hygiene recommendations