Health Condition 1: R490- Dysphonia
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Hoarseness of voice induced due to shouting, screaming, singing and prolonged speaking, 2)With or without acute non-infective laryngitis 3)Those who are willing to participate in the study and signed the informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Organic lesions in vocal cord and oropharynx except vocal nodules, 2)Afflicted with common cold, 3)Productive cough, 4)Tonsillitis, 5)Goitre. 6)Inflammed cervical lymph nodes 7)Congenital voice disorders 8)Chronic smokers 9)Upper respiratory allergies to pollen & dust
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acoustic analysis software – PRAAT to measure shimmer, jitter, and HNR ratioTimepoint: Day 0 and day 6 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| GRBAS Scale for perceptual assessment of voice quality - rated by a qualified Speech Language Pathologist Timepoint: Day 0 and day 6;Voice handicap index (VHI) (English & Malayalam)Timepoint: Day 0 and day 6 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Amrita School of Ayurveda