Can video calls fix your voice? new study tests remote therapy for seniors

NCT ID NCT06934265

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares voice therapy delivered in-person versus via telehealth for adults aged 55 and older with age-related voice problems. Thirty participants will receive four sessions of PhoRTE® voice exercises either face-to-face or through video calls. Researchers will measure voice quality, patient satisfaction, and quality of life to see if remote therapy works just as well.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Phonation Resistance Training Exercises (PhoRTE®) – a behavioral voice therapy program

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that remote voice therapy is a good alternative to in-person sessions, making treatment more accessible and affordable for seniors with voice problems.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Telehealth may not work as well for those with limited tech skills or poor internet.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

communication disorder spasmodic dystonia voice disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • USC Voice Center

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    Beverly Hills, California, 90211, United States

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  • USC Voice Center

    Glendale, California, 91204, United States

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  • USC Voice Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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