Non cleft velopharyngeal dysfunction Hypernasal speech. Nasality (or resonance) refers to the quality of the voice that is determined by the balance of sound vibration in the oral, nasal, and pharyngeal cavities during speech. Abnormal resonance can occur when there is obstruction in one of the cavities, causi
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) treatment using CPAP device ( Resmed- S9) according to Dr. Kuehne protocol, 6 days a week for two months.
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Non cleft velopharyngeal dysfunction Mild or moderate hypernasality
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No occult submucouse cleft palate No compensatory errors No hearing loss and ear dysfunction
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hypernasality of speech. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and then weekly for three months. Method of measurement: CAPS Test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Nasalance score. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and then weekly for three months. Method of measurement: Nasometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Mostajeran
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed