Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training Versus Semi Vocal Occlusion Therapy on Lung Functions and Performance Anxiety in Hindustani Classical Vocalists of Delhi-NCR: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 84
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Lung Functions like FEV1,FVC,FEV1 and FVC Ratio,PEFR, RR,HR,TV
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Current research on inspiratory muscle training (IMT) often groups musicians together without considering their instrument-specific respiratory demands, despite differences between vocalists, brass, and woodwind players. While studies highlight IMT’s physiological benefits, its impact on psychological factors like performance anxiety remains underexplored. Additionally, there is a lack of direct comparisons between IMT , SVOT and traditional breathing exercises, making it unclear which approach is more effective or whether a combination yields the best results. Addressing these gaps could provide more tailored and comprehensive insights into IMT’s benefits for Vocalists
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 40.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Hindustani Classical Vocalists practicing 1 hour or more for atleast 5 years FEV1 AND FVC Ratio greater than 75 percent.
- •Good general health Willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Current respiratory illness Recent shoulder or thoracic injuries Use of medications for anxiety or respirtory conditions Current voice impairement Current or history of smoking Participation in similar studies in last six months.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Lung Functions like FEV1,FVC,FEV1 and FVC Ratio,PEFR, RR,HR,TV
Time Frame: Pre and post Intervention
Secondary Outcomes
- Mazzarolo Music Performance Anxiety Scale, Singers Voice Handicap Index, Maximum Phonation Time, Maximum Voluntary Ventilation(Pre and post Intervention)
Investigators
BARNALI BHATTACHARJEE
GD Goenka University