Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
PhoRTE® Therapy Efficacy: In-Person Versus Telehealth
Lead Sponsor:
University of Southern California
Conditions:
Atrophy of Vocal Cord
Presbyphonia
Eligibility:
All Genders
54+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study compares how well voice therapy works when delivered in-person versus through telehealth for older adults with age-related voice problems. Researchers are testing whether Phonation Resistan...
Detailed Description
This study employs a prospective, noninferiority cohort design to compare the efficacy of in-person versus telehealth delivery of Phonation Resistance Training Exercises (PhoRTE®) for adults aged 55+ ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults 55+ with a primary diagnosis of presbyphonia, age-related voice changes, and/or vocal fold atrophy with or without localized loss of lamina propria (e.g. vocal fold scar)
- Telehealth-capable device (e.g., tablet, computer) with microphone, speaker, camera, high-speed internet
- Ability to attend four telehealth or in-person sessions for four consecutive sessions
- Ability to attend two in-person evaluation sessions (pre- and post-treatment)
Exclusion
- Presence of localized masses, lesions, or vocal fold motion impairments identified during videostroboscopy at initial evaluation
- Progressive neurologic conditions, e.g. Parkinson's disease (PD), Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), etc.
- Previous attendance to exuberant voice therapy (e.g., PhoRTE, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment)
- Untreated hearing loss
- Non-English speakers
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06934265
Start Date
August 15 2025
End Date
May 1 2026
Last Update
June 29 2025
Active Locations (4)
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1
USC Voice Center
Arcadia, California, United States, 91007
2
USC Voice Center
Beverly Hills, California, United States, 90211
3
USC Voice Center
Glendale, California, United States, 91204
4
USC Voice Center
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033