RECRUITING

Characterizing the Impact of Presbyphonia on Social Interaction

Study Overview

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Description

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.

Official Title

Characterizing the Impact of Presbyphonia on Social Interaction

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-01-09
Study Completion:2026-12
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06441136

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Diagnosis of presbyphonia with findings of presbylaryngis on videostroboscopy, with findings of bilateral true vocal fold atrophy and normal vocal fold motion bilaterally
  2. * Able to complete all questionnaires and voice assessment tasks
  3. * Normal to mild hearing loss in aided condition (with hearing aids)
  1. * Liquid dysphagia or pneumonia in the last year
  2. * Vocal fold lesion/scar/motion impairment
  3. * Neurologic disorder affecting the voice
  4. * Montreal cognitive assessment score \<26 or \<25 if 12 or fewer years of formal education

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Matthew R Hoffman, MD, PhD
CONTACT
319-356-2201
matthew-r-hoffman@uiowa.edu
Emma L Thayer, BS
CONTACT
319-678-7518
emma-thayer@uiowa.edu

Principal Investigator

Matthew R Hoffman, MD, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Iowa

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Matthew R. Hoffman

  • Matthew R Hoffman, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Iowa

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-01-09
Study Completion Date2026-12

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-01-09
Study Completion Date2026-12

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • voice therapy
  • aging voice
  • voice disorder
  • speech

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Presbyphonia