Speaking volumes: a personalised approach to enhance speech in persons with Parkinson's disease
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This listing is about a study on personalised remote speech therapy for people with Parkinson's disease. It takes place at Radboud University, Nijmegen, on Thursday 10 December 2026 at 16:30.
About the research
Many people with Parkinson's disease have speech difficulties that can affect communication and social participation.
The research examined whether remotely delivered personalised speech therapy could help.
- Participants had fewer speech and voice problems
- Communication in daily life improved
- Family members and caregivers noticed speech improvements
- Overall quality of life did not improve significantly
- Communication-related quality of life did improve
- Voice Trainer app gives real-time speech feedback
- Most participants found the app easy to use
- Benefits declined several months after treatment
- Ongoing support or maintenance therapy is important
FAQ
What does the research examine?
The research examined whether remotely delivered personalised speech therapy could help people with Parkinson's disease who have speech difficulties.
The difficulties can affect communication and social participation.
The study also evaluated the Voice Trainer app.
What did the study find?
Participants had fewer speech and voice problems after treatment.
They reported better communication in daily life.
Family members and caregivers also noticed speech improvements.
Overall quality of life did not improve significantly.
Communication-related quality of life did improve.
Many benefits declined several months after treatment ended.
The study suggests ongoing support or maintenance therapy is important to help preserve the gains.
What is the Voice Trainer app?
The study evaluated a speech-training app called the Voice Trainer.
It provides real-time feedback on speech.
Most participants found it easy to use.
Most would recommend it to others with Parkinson's disease.
When and where does it take place?
Thursday 10 December 2026 at 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Radboud University
Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ, Nijmegen
How do I register?
Use the registration link: ru.nl
Who organizes it?
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour
Faculty of Medical Sciences (Radboudumc)
Getting there
Radboud Universiteit, Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL
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