Correlation Between Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Voice Therapy Outcomes in the Aging Treatment- Seeking Population

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

57 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-03-01

Study Completion Date

2023-07-01

Brief Summary

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This study will investigate if the performance on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is associated or predictive of the outcomes in voice, swallowing or upper airway therapy in the older laryngology treatment seeking patients. The relationship between the scores of MoCA and parameters in therapy will be analyzed. The outcomes of this study could potentially impact how investigators determine candidacy for therapy and develop patient treatment plans to meet their needs. This is a collaborative study with Emory Voice Center and the NYU Voice Center.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cognitive Impairment Voice Disorders Voicebox Disorders Cognitive Decline Swallowing Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Patients with Voice Disorders

This is typically diagnosed by MDs in conjunction with Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs).

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Speech Therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Training with a Speech Language Pathologists for voice disorders. This is typically done with an initial visit done jointly with an MD physician. Then there are 4 subsequent therapy visits in addition to home practice exercises. Finally there will be another joint post-treatment evaluation to determine progress and next steps.

Patients with Swallowing Disorders

This is typically diagnosed by MDs in conjunction with Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs).

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Swallowing Therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Training with a Speech Language Pathologists for swallowing disorders. This is typically done with an initial visit done jointly with an MD physician. Then there are 4 subsequent therapy visits in addition to home practice exercises. Finally there will be another joint post-treatment evaluation to determine progress and next steps.

Patients with Upper Airway Disorders

This is typically diagnosed by MDs in conjunction with Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs).

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Upper Airway Therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Training with a Speech Language Pathologists for upper airway disorders. This is typically done with an initial visit done jointly with an MD physician. Then there are 4 subsequent therapy visits in addition to home practice exercises. Finally there will be another joint post-treatment evaluation to determine progress and next steps.

Interventions

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Speech Therapy

Training with a Speech Language Pathologists for voice disorders. This is typically done with an initial visit done jointly with an MD physician. Then there are 4 subsequent therapy visits in addition to home practice exercises. Finally there will be another joint post-treatment evaluation to determine progress and next steps.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Swallowing Therapy

Training with a Speech Language Pathologists for swallowing disorders. This is typically done with an initial visit done jointly with an MD physician. Then there are 4 subsequent therapy visits in addition to home practice exercises. Finally there will be another joint post-treatment evaluation to determine progress and next steps.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Upper Airway Therapy

Training with a Speech Language Pathologists for upper airway disorders. This is typically done with an initial visit done jointly with an MD physician. Then there are 4 subsequent therapy visits in addition to home practice exercises. Finally there will be another joint post-treatment evaluation to determine progress and next steps.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 60 years or older with voice/swallowing/upper airway complaints
* Multidisciplinary assessment by fellowship-trained laryngologist and voice/swallow/upper airway specialized speech-language pathologist
* Voice, Swallowing and/or Upper airway disorder diagnosis
* Candidate for voice, swallowing or upper airway therapy following interdisciplinary assessment.
* State willingness to participate in the study protocol

Exclusion Criteria

* Under the age of 60 years old
* Previously diagnosed dementia
* Central neurological disorder
* Active psychotic disorder
* Recurrent or active major depressive disorder (PHQ-9 of 10 or greater)
* Patient not able to attempt the MoCA because of a severe hearing or visual impairment
* Patients who do not speak or understand English
* Tested with MoCA in the last month

Minimum Eligible Age

60 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

110 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No