Glottal incompetence, vocal fold atrophy aged
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. equal and more than 65years old 2.Patient complained breathy hoarseness, cough or dysphagia. 3.Agree with NHO voice therapy 4.understood the clinical research 5.Patients has no Neuropsychi-atric disorders 6.No inflammation, tum-or paralysis, polyp, glanuloma etc. on patients vocal fold. 7.vocal fold atrohy in both side and recognized glottal incompetence 8.possible to visit hospital. 9. responsible physician in each hospital agreed with the indication of voice therapy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient could not understand Japanese or could not record training diary. 2. Patient cloud not perform voice therapy. 3. Value of the maximum phonation time was equal and more than 15 seconds.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maximum phonation time (MPT),Comparison with Substance P before the voice therapy and after 6-months voice therapy. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
National Hospital Organization Clinical Research Center Sensory Center Artificial organ / device development research department