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Improving Efficacy of Voice Therapy Concepts Via Telepractice and Mobile App Technology
NCT05220982 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telepractice has grown rapidly. To date, synchronous telepractice (i.e., in real-time videoconferencing) has been the focus of most research with asynchronous telepractice (i.e. information stored and accessed later) being used minimally only to record synchronous encounters. Descriptions of voice therapy concepts are minimally available in the literature with no standard reporting framework and no clinical efficacy or effectiveness data. Thus, the proposed study will address these barriers. First, an asynchronous method will be developed that will impact both in-person and telepractice services by offering repeated learning opportunities in the client's environment. The method includes ecological momentary intervention (EMI) through a daily voice therapy practice app, server, and web portal that is flexible in its programming to meet the needs of the client, offers performance feedback, and charts results over time. Second, voice therapy concepts will be tested improving our knowledge about such concepts that facilitate successful client-centered outcomes for both prevention and treatment of voice problems. The participants in the study will be teachers who have a high prevalence of voice problems, impact the healthcare system when treatment is needed, and negatively affect students' learning abilities in the classroom when communicating with a voice problem. Third, the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS) framework will be used to describe the voice therapy concepts. The concepts include: training multiple voices to meet all the clients' vocal needs, defining voice qualities by the anatomy and physiology of the voice production system, generalizing voice targets into hierarchical speech tasks, and using "new" vs "other/old" voice to help the client become their own clinician. Vocally healthy student teachers and professional teachers with voice complaints will be randomized into one of four voice therapy conditions del
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Conversation Training Therapy
- BEHAVIORAL Global Voice Prevention and Therapy Model
- BEHAVIORAL Modified Conversation Training Therapy
- BEHAVIORAL Modified Global Voice Prevention and Therapy Model
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Elizabeth Grillo — West Chester
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 32 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-08-31 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-08-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05220982
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05220982 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 32 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is West Chester University of Pennsylvania, which has 2 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Voice Disorders appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Conversation Training Therapy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05220982 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05220982 about?
NCT05220982 is a clinical study titled "Improving Efficacy of Voice Therapy Concepts Via Telepractice and Mobile App Technology". Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telepractice has grown rapidly. To date, synchronous telepractice (i.e., in real-time videoconferencing) has been the focus of most research with asynchronous telepractice (i.e. information stored and accessed later) being used minimally only to record synchronous encou...
What is the current status of trial NCT05220982?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 32 participants. The study started on 2022-08-31. Estimated completion is 2025-08-31.
What conditions does trial NCT05220982 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Voice Disorders. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05220982?
The interventions under investigation include: Conversation Training Therapy (BEHAVIORAL), Global Voice Prevention and Therapy Model (BEHAVIORAL), Modified Conversation Training Therapy (BEHAVIORAL), Modified Global Voice Prevention and Therapy Model (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05220982?
This trial is sponsored by West Chester University of Pennsylvania, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05220982 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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