Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction in adults Ear, Nose and Throat
Conditions
Interventions
Stage 1: A 60-90 minutes focus group (with 5-7 experienced health care professionals experienced in delivering non-pharmacological interventions to adults with ILO)
Stage 2: One-to-one (30-45 minutes
Sponsors
University of Manchester
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthcare professionals: 1. Experienced (defined as holding a regular ILO caseload for >3 years) in assessing, diagnosing and delivering nonpharmacological treatment to adults with ILO Treatment naïve patients: 1. An established diagnosis of ILO based on i) clinical evaluation AND ii) endoscopic visualisation of laryngeal obstruction during a symptomatic episode 2. >18 years old 3. Have not received and completed non-pharmacological / behavioural therapy intervention for ILO Post-treatment patients: 1. An established diagnosis of ILO based on i) clinical evaluation and ii) endoscopic visualisation of laryngeal obstruction during a symptomatic episode 2. >18 years old 3. Have received and completed a non-pharmacological behavioural therapy intervention for ILO
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Healthcare professionals: 1. Healthcare professionals who have no specialist experience in assessing, diagnosing and delivering nonpharmacological treatment to adults with ILO Treatment naïve patients: 1. Have received any previous therapy intervention for ILO, refractory chronic cough or upper airway symptoms (e.g. muscle tension dysphonia, globus pharyngeaous) 2. Have uncontrolled asthma airway inflammation or obstruction (defined as fractional exhaled nitric oxide >50ppb, FEV1/FVC 50ppb, FEV1/FVC <70%)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Participant opinions/responses (variable) to questions regarding non-pharmacological interventions for ILO will be measured in a focus group/interview at a single timepoint using data transcript thematic analysis | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Participant responses (variable) to a debriefing questionnaire on a draft standardised treatment manual for ILO will be measured at a single timepoint using thematic analysis | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactJemma Haines
Outcome results
None listed