None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Singing has been shown to be beneficial for chronic respiratory conditions. Singing is not merely a vocal expression; it involves a physical transformation. Singing requires well-controlled breathing and good posture. The lungs and abdominal muscles are fully engaged to produce sounds. Classically trained singers demonstrate more efficient respiratory capacity. Previous research also indicates that singing can improve quality of life, reduce anxiety, and enhance self-esteem. Let’s Sing Out! is an innovative research project to enhance the physical and mental health of young people with CF. Eight half-hour individual singing sessions include learning diaphragmatic breathing, and singing favorite songs in a supportive environment.
Interventions
Participants are randomised into two groups (treatment vs control) and the treatment group receives eight half-hour individual singing sessions held over a period of 2 weeks during their hospital admission, with a singing teacher.
Sponsors
Jung Yoon Irons
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary purpose
Treatment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Young people with cystic fibrosis (CF), during exacerbation as inpatients
Exclusion criteria
lung function measured on spirometry below 20 % of predicted value
Outcome results
None listed