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Randomized clinical trial: the use of SpeechEasy (R) in stuttering treatment

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Author(s):
Ritto, Ana Paula ; Juste, Fabiola Starobole ; Stuart, Andrew ; Kalinowski, Joseph ; Furquim de Andrade, Claudia Regina
Total Authors: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS; v. 51, n. 6, p. 769-774, DEC 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

BackgroundNumerous studies have demonstrated the benefit of devices delivering altered auditory feedback (AAF) as a therapeutic alternative for those who stutter. AimsThe effectiveness of a device delivering AAF (SpeechEasy (R)) was compared with behavioural techniques in the treatment of stuttering in a randomized clinical trial. Methods \& ProceduresTwo groups of adults who stutter participated: group 1 consisted of 10 men and one woman aged 21-42 years (mean = 30.0). Group 2 consisted of six men and one woman aged 20-50 years (mean = 35.6). Participants in group 1 were fit with a SpeechEasy (R) device and were not given any additional training (i.e., supplementary fluency enhancing techniques). Participants used the device daily for 6 months. Participants in group 2 received treatment in the form of a 12-week fluency promotion protocol with techniques based on both fluency shaping and stuttering modification. Outcomes \& ResultsThere were no statistically significant differences (p > .05) between groups in participants' stuttered syllables following treatment. That is, both therapeutic protocols achieved approximately 40% reduction in number of stuttered syllables from baseline measures, with no significant relapse after 3 or 6 months post-treatment. Conclusions \& ImplicationsThe results suggest that the SpeechEasy (R) device can be a viable option for the treatment of stuttering. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/05265-5 - Speech fluency and altered auditory feedback: comparison between objective and perceptual measures
Grantee:Ana Paula Ritto
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 11/10000-2 - Randomized clinical trial - the use of SpeechEasy in stuttering treatment
Grantee:Cláudia Regina Furquim de Andrade
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants