RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06960772

Efficacy of Flow Ball Phonation in Professional Voice Users

Sponsor

University Ghent

Enrollment

144 participants

Start Date

May 8, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Prevention of Voice Disorders in Professional Voice Users Treatment of Functional Voice Disorders in Professional Voice Users

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of flow ball phonation on the voice of professional voice users and elite vocal performers, both with and without functional voice disorders. Given the substantial vocal demands inherent to this population and their reliance on the voice for occupational purposes, this intervention may represent a valuable approach for the prevention and/or treatment voice disorders.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Flow Ball Intervention, a behavioral approach called Sham Intervention, and others for people with prevention of voice disorders in professional voice users and treatment of functional voice disorders in professional voice users. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 60 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALFlow Ball Intervention

Participants receive an intensive intervention using the Flow Ball device over 3 weeks (a total of 5 hours), consisting of weekly: * 1 in-person guided session of 30 minutes * 2 guided online sessions of 15 minutes each (via teleconsult) * On the remaining 4 days of the week, participants perform independent training at home: 5 minutes, twice daily. This training is recorded using the app 'MyMedicoach'

BEHAVIORALStraw Phonation Intervention

Participants receive an intensive intervention using a straw over 3 weeks (a total of 5 hours), consisting of weekly: * 1 in-person guided session of 30 minutes * 2 guided online sessions of 15 minutes each (via teleconsult) * On the remaining 4 days of the week, participants perform independent training at home: 5 minutes, twice daily. This training is recorded using the app 'MyMedicoach'

BEHAVIORALSham Intervention

Participants receive an intensive intervention over 3 weeks (a total of 5 hours), consisting of weekly: * 1 in-person guided session of 30 minutes * 2 guided online sessions of 15 minutes each (via teleconsult) * On the remaining 4 days of the week, participants perform independent training at home: 5 minutes, twice daily. This training is recorded using the app 'MyMedicoach' The sham intervention uses breathing exercises through the Flow Ball, no phonation will be involved.

Locations(1)

Ghent University

Ghent, East-Flanders, Belgium

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