Effectiveness of group voice therapy for children with dysphonia

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of group voice therapy compared to individual voice therapy in children diagnosed with dysphonia. Participants aged 7-11 will be divided into three groups: one receiving group voice therapy, another receiving individual voice therapy, and a control group receiving vocal hygiene training. Each therapy group will undergo eight sessions over eight weeks, with evaluations conducted before therapy, after therapy, and at follow-up intervals. The study aims to assess improvements using both objective and subjective evaluation tools.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Having been diagnosed with vocal fold lesions.
* Being referred to Hacettepe University Speech and Language Therapy Department for a diagnosis of voice disorder by Hacettepe University Ear, Nose, and Throat Department.
* Being in the age range of 7-11.
* Having Turkish as the native language.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a history of any upper respiratory tract infection up to two weeks before the date of data collection (it is requested to consider the last two weeks as a reference in one of the questionnaires to be filled out).
* Having any known neurological, systemic, or endocrinological disease that affects one's voice.
* Having undergone any surgical intervention related to the voice or received voice therapy before the research process.
* Having a diagnosis of current hearing loss.
* Having a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis.
* The family or child not wanting to participate in the study.
* Not having acquired reading and writing skills yet

Where it's running

• Hacettepe University, Speech and Language Therapy
  Ankara, Turkey Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Özlem BEŞİK TOPÇU, SLP
• Email: ozlembesik@gmail.com
• Phone: (+90)5385032233

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.