Respiratory Function, Vocal Performance, Voice
Conditions
Keywords
Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises, Spirometry, Maximum Phonation Time, Conservatory Students, Breathing Exercises, Voice Training, Respiratory Function
Brief summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of combined SOVT and breathing exercises, administered twice weekly for six weeks to conservatory students, through a randomized controlled trial. The study has two hypotheses: H1: Combined SOVT and breathing exercises increase the maximum phonation duration. H2: Combined SOVT and breathing exercises improve spirometric parameters (FEV₁, FVC, FEV₁/FVC, and PEF).
Detailed description
This study aims to investigate the effects of combined SOVT and breathing exercises, applied twice a week for 6 weeks, on conservatory students at Gaziantep University through a randomized controlled trial. The study has two hypotheses: H1: Combined SOVT and breathing exercises increase maximum phonation duration. H2: Combined SOVT and breathing exercises improve spirometric parameters (FEV₁, FVC, FEV₁/FVC, and PEF). In the intervention group, phonation exercises using a pipette were taught and practiced as part of the SOVT exercise. Simultaneously, pursed-lip breathing, segmental breathing, and diaphragmatic breathing exercises were taught and practiced as breathing exercises. At the end of 6 weeks, the maximum phonation duration of all participants was measured with a stopwatch. Additionally, spirometric parameters were measured using a spirometer.
Interventions
OTHERcombined soft and breathing exercises
The intervention group underwent combined sovt and breathing exercises. Sovt exercises consisted of phonation exercises using a pipette. Breathing exercises consisted of pursed-lip breathing, segmental breathing, and diaphragmatic breathing exercises.
Sponsors
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Being between 18 and 35 years of age * Being an undergraduate student studying vocal training at a state conservatory * Volunteering to actively participate in the research process and signing the written consent form
Exclusion criteria
* • Having been diagnosed with any voice disorder (e.g., nodule, polyp, laryngitis, dysphonia, etc.) * Having received voice therapy, voice surgery, or respiratory physiotherapy in the past * Having an acute or chronic respiratory disease (e.g., asthma, COPD, bronchitis) * Participants who have had an upper respiratory tract infection in the last two weeks * Participants with a neurological, psychiatric, or cardiopulmonary system diagnosis * Participants who declare that they cannot regularly attend the exercise protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10) | 6 weeks | The Voice Handicap Index (VHI) will be used to assess participants' self-perceived voice-related handicap. The questionnaire consists of items evaluating the functional, physical, and emotional impact of voice problems. Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived voice handicap. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Phonation Time (MPT) | 6 weeks | Maximum Phonation Time (MPT) will be assessed by asking participants to sustain the vowel /a/ after a maximal inhalation at a comfortable pitch and loudness. Three trials will be performed with adequate rest between trials, and the longest duration recorded in seconds will be used for analysis. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
STUDY_DIRECTORELIF DOKUNLU DINLER, Asst. Prof.
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Outcome results
None listed