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Characterizing the Impact of Presbyphonia on Social Interaction
Led by Matthew R. Hoffman · Updated on 2025-07-17
25
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
85 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to determine if presbyphonia, or voice disorder caused by age-related change in the larynx, is associated with change in social interaction. This proposal investigates the impact of voice impairment in older adults on social interaction, loneliness, social disconnectedness, and depression. A series of questionnaires, voice assessments, and interviews will be performed to improve our understanding of how voice disorders affect older adults and how treatment of voice impairment with voice therapy may improve quality of life.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Characterizing the Impact of Presbyphonia on Social Interaction
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of presbyphonia with presbylaryngis on videostroboscopy showing bilateral true vocal fold atrophy and normal vocal fold motion bilaterally
- Ability to complete all questionnaires and voice assessment tasks
- Normal to mild hearing loss in aided condition (with hearing aids)
You will not qualify if you...
- Liquid dysphagia or pneumonia within the last year
- Presence of vocal fold lesion, scar, or motion impairment
- Neurologic disorder affecting the voice
- Montreal cognitive assessment score less than 26, or less than 25 if 12 or fewer years of formal education
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Matthew R Hoffman, MD, PhD
CONTACT
E
Emma L Thayer, BS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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