Breathing exercises for teacher voice fatigue
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests two breathing exercises, EMST and Triflo, to see if they can reduce vocal fatigue in teachers. It may help you speak longer with less strain.
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Who can take part
- Have taught at an academic level for at least 2 semesters
- Currently teach at least 9 hours of face-to-face classes per week
- Have not been diagnosed with an organic voice disorder (like nodules or polyps)
- Do not smoke
- Not be on your menstrual cycle during the pre-, mid-, and post-tests
- Not be pregnant, have high blood pressure, a history of stroke, heart anomalies, asthma, emphysema, or obstructive pulmonary disease, or have had surgery on the skull base or neck, or have any neurogenic or psychological condition
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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