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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Vocal Cord Dysfunction: A Novel Pilot Study

NCT01916616 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2020-03-04

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Summary

Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) is characterized by involuntary closure of the vocal cords while inhaling. Children and adolescents with VCD may experience multiple symptoms, including difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, neck tightness, and voice changes. There is limited information on optimal management of VCD. In our proposed study, we will use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to change how patients respond to their VCD symptoms. Measurements of airflow during breathing as well as symptom frequency and intensity will be examined prior to and following a series of four therapy sessions with a clinical psychologist that are focused on teaching patients strategies to decrease symptom reactivity.

Conditions

  • Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Four therapy sessions with a psychologist utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques

At the four therapy sessions, subjects will work with the psychologist to identify the triggers of their VCD episodes, learn to self-monitor symptoms and reactions, and be taught breathing retraining/relaxation techniques. The goal is to decrease patterns of subjects' thinking or behaviors that exacerbate distress from VCD symptoms.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • CAMC Health System

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kevin Maupin, MD · WVU Charleston Division

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
13 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-09-01
Primary Completion
2015-06-30
Completion
2015-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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