Immersive Virtual Reality Meditation in Voice Therapy

Part of paid clinical trials in New York, New York.

Sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Study ID
NCT07176013
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Voice Disorders

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Voice therapy — BEHAVIORAL
    All patients will receive a course of voice therapy as normal.
  • Meditation — BEHAVIORAL
    Meditation at the start of each session. (each session is 30 minutes)
  • Virtual Reality — DEVICE
    TRIPP application in the Meta Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset.

Study Details

This study aims to explore the feasibility of incorporating regular guided meditations via immersive virtual reality (IVR) at the start of voice therapy sessions to facilitate better learning and retention of treatment. The study will involve 30 participants, and use the TRIPP application with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset, known for its immersive meditation experiences designed to calm or focus the user. The objective is to investigate the immediate effects of meditation/mindfulness in IVR on vocal production, with the goal of improving self-regulation, attentional focus, and reducing vocal hyperfunction. IVR has been utilized in mental health settings and exposure therapy for various conditions, but its application in voice therapy, particularly for anxiety reduction through fully immersive meditation, remains unexplored. The study seeks to determine whether IVR can enhance therapy outcomes by improving engagement, attention, and vocal control in individuals undergoing voice therapy, potentially maximizing treatment gains. Through this research, the aim is to assess the efficacy of IVR in enhancing voice therapy interventions and addressing the unique challenges posed by stress and anxiety in voice users.

Key Dates

Start date
Sep 3, 2025
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2026
Completion
Dec 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Meditation with VR
    Those who receive meditation in immersive virtual reality prior to voice therapy each of the 4 sessions.
  • Experimental: Meditation without VR
    Those who receive meditation with verbal guidance only prior to voice therapy each of the 4 sessions.
  • Sham Comparator: No Meditation
    Those who receive standard voice therapy with no meditation.

Primary Outcome Measure

Maximum Phonation Time (MPT) [ Time Frame: at each therapy session (approximately 1 week apart over 4 weeks) ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Mount Sinai Downtown Union SquareNew YorkNew York10003-

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