Clareo Health | The Short-term Impact of Vocal Intonation Therapy (VIT) and Therapeutic Singing (TS) on Respiratory Function in Patients With Lung Cancer
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Lead
University of Miami
Age
40–80
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Participants will include three patients diagnosed with lung cancer, stages I-III, who have undergone a thoracentesis or thoracotomy in the last 12 months. Thoracic surgical procedures include pulmonary lobectomy or cancer-related surgical procedure (e.g., pneumonectomy). This diagnosis must be made by the patient's oncologist and medical team.
The age range will be 40 to 80 years old. Both female and male participants from any race and ethnicity will be included in the study.
The study will include English and Spanish speakers only.
Patients must have less than five years of voice training experience (e.g., choir, private voice lessons).
You may not be if
Patients in respiratory failure
Individuals with severe neurological and hearing impairments.
Patients with diagnosed dysphonia and individuals who have undergone a laryngectomy
Participants that do not have access to an electronic device, either an iPad, tablet, or laptop, as well as reliable internet access. They will also need to have adequate knowledge of technology or participate with a caregiver who knows how to navigate Zoom.
Participants who do not have access to a quiet space. Headphones are optional for this study.
Prisoners
Persons under the age of 40 or over the age of 80.
