Singing Intervention for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Part of paid clinical trials in Kansas City, Kansas.

Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Study ID
NCT07563283
Status
Completed

Conditions

  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • singing intervention for COPD — BEHAVIORAL
    Using the Therapeutic Function of Music Plan, this individually tailored music therapy used singing and vocal exercises, guided by a board-certified music therapist, to aid in complete exhalation and reduce air trapping that occurs in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Study Details

Why is this study being done? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) causes airflow blockage creating breathing issues, distress, and lower well-being. COPD also causes hyperinflation of the lungs. The investigators are doing the study to learn more about improving lung function for patients with COPD by using voice-based experiences. What is being tested in this study? If singing/vocalizing can improve lung function. How long will I be in the study? The study will last 4 weeks and involve 2 in-person visits to KUMC with virtual vocal sessions two times a week over Zoom.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 25, 2024
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Nov 26, 2024
Completion
Nov 26, 2024

Study Design

Enrollment
5 participants (actual)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: 4-week singing intervention
    Individual virtual singing sessions with a board-certified music therapist designed to target complete exhalation and reduce air trapping

Primary Outcome Measure

Quantitative Computed Tomography (qCT) Air Trapping [ Time Frame: Change from baseline after four weeks of the EMPOWER intervention ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Kansas Medical CenterKansas CityKansas66160-

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