Systemic sclerosis is a systemic connective tissue disease with physical and mental disturbances. Based on a pilot study the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel, self-developed concept of vocal intervention in Systemic Sclerosis under vocal pedagogical guidance and music therapy is assessed.
This concept aims at functional improvement of respiration and mouth-opening, enhancement of Quality of Life, and reduction of stress carried out by a music therapist and singer with pedagogical formation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
10 x 60 min. sessions of vocal intervention
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria
RECRUITINGMOS 36-Item Short Form Health Survey
The SF-36 - a patient-reported survey of patient health - consists of eight scaled scores, which are the weighted sums of the questions in their section. Each scale is directly transformed into a 0-100 scale on the assumption that each question carries equal weight.
Time frame: up to 4 weeks
Mouth open; in millimeter
incisor to incisor; corner of mouth to corner of mouth; measurement by tape
Time frame: up to 4 weeks
6-minutes walk test
The 6-minute walk test assess changes in functional exercise capacity with the primary outcome reported being the distance walked during the test.
Time frame: up to 4 weeks
Secretory immunoglobulin A; mg/l
Immunoglobulin A is an antibody that plays a role in immune function in the mucous membranes. Indicates changes in immune status. Collected by a swab placed in the mouth.
Time frame: up to 4 weeks
Saliva cortisol; ng/ml
Cortisol is a steroid hormone indicating changes in stress status. Collected by a swab placed in the mouth.
Time frame: up to 4 weeks
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