Can video games help you find your voice? VR therapy trial launches
NCT ID NCT05695131
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) games can make speech therapy more fun and improve how often people practice. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with voice disorders at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Participants will use VR speech therapy games at home and in clinic, and the team will track adherence, voice changes, and satisfaction compared to standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- virtual reality speech therapy games (GlenXRose)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make speech therapy more fun and easier to stick with, potentially improving voice outcomes for people with vocal cord disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 30 participants. The VR approach may not prove more effective than standard therapy, and some people may find VR uncomfortable or impractical at home.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T5G 0B7, Canada
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