Globus sensation. Foreign body sensation, throat
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The first intervention group receives circumlaryngeal manual therapy in two 30-minute sessions. This method reduces muscle tension associated with vocal hyperfuncti
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All individuals complaining of Globus sensation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Non-Persian speakers Lacking basic literacy skills (unable to read/write) Current or recent (within 3 weeks) upper respiratory tract infection Suspected laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPRD) based on laryngoscopy and Persian reflux symptom index (RSI) questionnaire Structural abnormalities in oral cavity, pharynx or larynx per speech therapist's evaluation and laryngoscopy Swallowing disorders indicated by Persian dysphagia handicap index (DHI), Northwestern test or EAT-10 History of esophageal motility disorders OR hypothyroidism (based on medical history)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lump in throat questionnaire score. Timepoint: Before the study began and after completing two 30-minute therapy sessions. Method of measurement: Lump in throat questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Voice Handicap Index questionnaire score. Timepoint: Before the study began and after completing two 30-minute therapy sessions. Method of measurement: Voice Handicap Index (VHI) questionnaire.;Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale questionnaire score. Timepoint: Before the study began and after completing two 30-minute therapy sessions. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactReyhaneh Azadvari
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed