Effects of voice rehabilitation in people with MS: A double-blinded long-term randomized controlled trial
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2021
Citazione:
Effects of voice rehabilitation in people with MS: A double-blinded long-term randomized controlled trial / V. Crispiatico, C. Baldanzi, A. Napoletano, L. Tomasoni, F. Tedeschi, E. Groppo, M. Rovaris, C. Vitali, D. Cattaneo. - In: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. - ISSN 1352-4585. - (2021), pp. 13524585211051059.1-13524585211051059.10. [Epub ahead of print] [10.1177/13524585211051059]
Abstract:
Background: Hypophonia is a prevailing problem in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). However, evidence supporting the effectiveness of voice rehabilitation is lacking. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the most effective method to reduce hypophonia. Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 44 PwMS were randomized to intensive and high-effort voice treatment groups, the LSVT-LOUD®, and conventional treatment group. Subjects received 16 treatments (4 sessions/week) lasting 45 minutes. The primary outcome was voice intensity (dB) in monologue, vocalization, and sentences while voice handicap index (VHI) measured voice self-perception. Outcomes were assessed by a blinded observer at baseline, post-treatment, and 15-month follow-up (FU). Results: Linear models revealed a significant post-intervention between-group mean difference in favor of LSVT-LOUD for monologue: +6.3 dB (95% CI: 2.5 to 10.1); vocalization: +7.4 dB (95% CI: 2.3 to 12.5); and sentences: +9.5 dB (95% CI: 4.7 to 14.3). However, 43.7% PwMS in the LSVT-LOUD and 10% in the conventional treatment group obtained a full recovery of voice intensity (>60 dB) post-treatment, Fisher’s test = 13.3, p < 0.01. However, these improvements were not maintained at FU. Between-group differences at VHI were −10.8 (95% CI: −21.2 to −0.4) and −11.3 (95% CI: −24.3 to −1.7) in favor of LSVT-LOUD at post and FU. Conclusion: LSVT-LOUD can be a valid treatment to increase voice intensity in PwMS. However, results suggest the need for FU interventions targeting maintenance.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
acoustic outcomes; Multiple sclerosis; speech and language therapy; voice
Elenco autori:
V. Crispiatico, C. Baldanzi, A. Napoletano, L. Tomasoni, F. Tedeschi, E. Groppo, M. Rovaris, C. Vitali, D. Cattaneo
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