The purpose of this study is to determine if the systematic practice of Vocal Function Exercises (VFE) improves selected measures of voice production in participants who have previously been irradiated for early glottic cancers compared to participants who receive the present standard of care, namely, vocal hygiene counseling. It is hypothesized that a prescriptive vocal exercise program (VFE) will improve the voice production of individuals who have been previously treated for laryngeal cancers when compared to participants who receive vocal hygiene alone.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
12
Vocal Function Exercises
Vocal Hygiene
University of Kentucky, Markey Cancer Center
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Voice production
Voice Handicap Index, a validated self- assessment tool was used as the primary outcome measure. A score of 0 indicates no handicap, and a score of 120 indicates complete impairment. Data will be presented as pre and post treatment score (pre and post 6 weeks of therapy).
Time frame: 6 weeks
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