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Expiratory Muscle Strength Training for Hypernasal Speech in Children

RecruitingNAAges 5 Years - 17 YearsAllNoel Jabbour
NCT05492266 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

When the soft palate does not move enough because of a cleft palate or for unknown reasons, this can lead to a speech difference called velopharyngeal insufficiency. The purpose of this research study is to test if soft palate exercises using a hand help breathing device will help improve the ability of the soft palate to close the area between the throat and nose and help improve speech.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Score of 2 or greater on the nasality/resonance domain of the Pittsburgh Weighted Speech Scale * Ages 5-17 years Exclusion Criteria: * CAPS-A-AM hypernasality score \<2 * Previous speech surgery (e.g. palatoplasty or pharyngeal flap for speech) * Speech surgery scheduled within the next 56 days * Unable or unwilling to perform the tests and exercises outlined in the study
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What it tests

  • Expiratory Muscle Strength Training
  • Maintenance Training
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Where

1 site
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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