Technology-assisted Vocal Exercise for Older Adults

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Conditions studied: Aging

In brief

Many detrimental effects of aging have been identified in the human voice, most of which are accepted as "normal". However, age-related vocal deficits disrupt communication and decrease quality of life in older adults and may be preventable and/or treatable through behavioral interventions. The objective of this proposal is to determine the effectiveness of a technology-assisted vocal exercise intervention on the vocal function and quality of life in older adults. Forty older adults (65+) will be recruited and randomly assigned to either an app or PDF-delivered vocal training intervention lasting 8 weeks. Pre- and post-testing involving vocal functioning assessments, as well as mobility, psychosocial, and cognitive functioning assessments will be conducted. This interdisciplinary project will enhance the investigators understanding of physical, mental, and social health-related quality of life among older adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03015870

Run by

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

People needed

26

Starts

2014-09-01

Expected to finish

2016-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-01-10

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 65 years or older
• Vision at least 20/40 with glass or contacts

You may not qualify if…

• Moderate-severe cognitive impairment
• Currently engaged in regular daily singing practice
• Currently involved in a research study involving exercise, memory, or vocal strengthening
• Currently being treated for a voice disorder by either an ENT or SLP

Where it is running

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — Champaign, Illinois, United States

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