Enhancing voice therapy using telepractice and mobile apps
Official title: Improving Efficacy of Voice Therapy Concepts via Telepractice and Mobile App Technology
Funded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10342353 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new mobile app that helps teachers with voice problems practice their voice exercises at home, giving them personalized feedback and tracking their progress to make voice therapy easier and more effective.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Chester University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Chester, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2021 |
| Award (this year) | $387,148 |
| NIH project number | 1R15DC019954-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10342353 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are teachers who frequently experience voice issues due to their profession.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have voice problems or are not involved in professions requiring extensive vocal use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve voice therapy by developing an asynchronous telepractice method that allows patients to engage in voice exercises through a mobile app. The app will provide personalized feedback and track progress over time, making it easier for patients to practice in their own environment. The study will focus on teachers, who often experience voice problems that can affect their teaching and students' learning. By utilizing technology, the research seeks to create effective and accessible voice therapy solutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide teachers with more effective tools for managing voice problems, leading to better communication in the classroom.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using telepractice for various therapies, but this specific approach to voice therapy is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grillo, Elizabeth Urban — West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Grillo, Elizabeth Urban
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.