NCT01916616

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

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 20 (actual)
• Sponsor: CAMC Health System · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 13 Years – 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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

Type	Name	Description
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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2013-09-01
• Primary completion: 2015-06-30
• Completion: 2015-06-30
• First posted: 2013-08-05
• Last updated: 2020-03-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States