Status:
COMPLETED
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Vocal Cord Dysfunction: A Novel Pilot Study
Lead Sponsor:
CAMC Health System
Conditions:
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Eligibility:
All Genders
13-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) is characterized by involuntary closure of the vocal cords while inhaling. Children and adolescents with VCD may experience multiple symptoms, including difficulty breathi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adolescent patients presenting to West Virginia University, Charleston Division Sub-specialty Clinic for Pediatric Pulmonology with a clinical diagnosis of vocal cord dysfunction.
- Diagnosed with VCD within 12 months prior to study enrollment. between the ages of 13 and 18 years old.
- Currently symptomatic for VCD.
- Must have a baseline PFT to reference at the time of diagnosis. Additionally in patients who were diagnosed with VCD 6 months or more prior to study enrollment, current PFT results as part of routine care, are required.
- A parent or guardian must agree to participate in the four behavioral therapy sessions with his or her child.
Exclusion
- Severe psychiatric disorders (ex. psychosis, suicidal ideation)
- Developmental delay
- Previous speech therapy for the treatment of VCD.
- Currently receiving psychological counseling.
- In open Child Protective Services cases.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01916616
Start Date
September 1 2013
End Date
June 30 2015
Last Update
March 4 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Pediatric, West Virginia University-Charleston Division
Charleston, West Virginia, United States, 25302