An interventional study of Four therapy sessions with a psychologist utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Vocal Cord Dysfunction, sponsored by CAMC Health System. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 13 Years to 18 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-01.
Sponsored by CAMC Health System · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) is characterized by involuntary closure of the vocal cords while inhaling. Children and adolescents with VCD may experience multiple symptoms, including difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, neck tightness, and voice changes. There is limited information on optimal management of VCD. In our proposed study, we will use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to change how patients respond to their VCD symptoms. Measurements of airflow during breathing as well as symptom frequency and intensity will be examined prior to and following a series of four therapy sessions with a clinical psychologist that are focused on teaching patients strategies to decrease symptom reactivity.
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Adolescents with vocal cord dysfunction received four structured cognitive behavioral therapy sessions delivered by a clinical psychologist over approximately 4 to 12 weeks. Therapy included psychoeducation, symptom monitoring, diaphragmatic breathing retraining, cognitive restructuring, coping-skills development, and relapse prevention planning. Participants underwent assessment of systems and pulmonary function before and after completion of intervention.
Behavioral: Four therapy sessions with a psychologist utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques · Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
At the four therapy sessions, subjects will work with the psychologist to identify the triggers of their VCD episodes, learn to self-monitor symptoms and reactions, and be taught breathing retraining/relaxation techniques. The goal is to decrease patterns of subjects' thinking or behaviors that exacerbate distress from VCD symptoms.
Four-session cognitive behavioral therapy program designed to reduce symptom reactivity and improve management of vocal cord dysfunction symptoms through psychoeducation, breathing retraining, cognitive restructuring, homework exercises, and caregiver involvement.
Change in frequency and intensity of VCD symptoms
Self-reported number of symptomatic episodes and mean intensity of episodes pre and post-CBT intervention will be compared. Symptom intensity will be measured using an 11 point Likert Scale for self-reported distress for each recorded VCD episode.
Time frame: Post intervention at 1 to 3 weeks
Change in pulmonary function testing (PFT) measures
Time frame: Post intervention at 1 to 3 weeks
Ran from Sep 2013 to primary completion in Jun 2015, 21 months.
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