Immersive Virtual Reality Meditation in Voice Therapy

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-03

Study Completion Date

2026-12-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to explore the feasibility of incorporating regular guided meditations via immersive virtual reality (IVR) at the start of voice therapy sessions to facilitate better learning and retention of treatment. The study will involve 30 participants, and use the TRIPP application with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset, known for its immersive meditation experiences designed to calm or focus the user. The objective is to investigate the immediate effects of meditation/mindfulness in IVR on vocal production, with the goal of improving self-regulation, attentional focus, and reducing vocal hyperfunction. IVR has been utilized in mental health settings and exposure therapy for various conditions, but its application in voice therapy, particularly for anxiety reduction through fully immersive meditation, remains unexplored. The study seeks to determine whether IVR can enhance therapy outcomes by improving engagement, attention, and vocal control in individuals undergoing voice therapy, potentially maximizing treatment gains. Through this research, the aim is to assess the efficacy of IVR in enhancing voice therapy interventions and addressing the unique challenges posed by stress and anxiety in voice users.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Voice Disorders

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Meditation with VR

Those who receive meditation in immersive virtual reality prior to voice therapy each of the 4 sessions.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Voice therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

All patients will receive a course of voice therapy as normal.

Meditation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Meditation at the start of each session. (each session is 30 minutes)

Virtual Reality

Intervention Type DEVICE

TRIPP application in the Meta Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset.

Meditation without VR

Those who receive meditation with verbal guidance only prior to voice therapy each of the 4 sessions.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Voice therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

All patients will receive a course of voice therapy as normal.

Meditation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Meditation at the start of each session. (each session is 30 minutes)

No Meditation

Those who receive standard voice therapy with no meditation.

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Voice therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

All patients will receive a course of voice therapy as normal.

Interventions

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Voice therapy

All patients will receive a course of voice therapy as normal.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Meditation

Meditation at the start of each session. (each session is 30 minutes)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Virtual Reality

TRIPP application in the Meta Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients with voice disorders, difficulties or laryngeal hypersensitivity, and who also have anxiety
* Must have availability to participate for entire course of 5 consistent weeks

* Presence of any additional medical condition significantly affecting:

* Respiratory function (e.g., advanced lung disease)
* Laryngeal function (e.g., status-post deep brain stimulation)
* Lingual function
* Velopharyngeal function (e.g., laryngectomy)

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes