Breathy Voice as a Compensatory Strategy for Essential Vocal Tremor: A Single Case Experiment Across Participants

Essential vocal tremor (EVT) manifests as nearly rhythmic modulations of fundamental frequency (fo) and intensity and causes a shaky voice. Although research on behavioral therapy for EVT is limited, previous studies have shown that a breathy voice reduces the perception of simulated EVT and might be an effective compensatory strategy. The current study aimed to measure the acoustical and perceptual effects of a breathy voice strategy in speakers with EVT.

Source: Journal of Voice - November 25, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nayanika Ghosh, Elizabeth Eidson, Elaina Derrick, Rosemary A. Lester-Smith Source Type: research