University of Nottingham trial finds LSVT LOUD more effective than NHS speech therapy for Parkinson's voice problems.

Major clinical trial led by University of Nottingham experts reveals Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) to be more effective than current NHS speech and language therapy for Parkinson's patients. LSVT LOUD reduces patients' reported impact of voice problems, compared to no speech and language therapy and NHS delivered speech and language therapy. The trial, funded by NIHR HTA, involved 40 NHS speech and language therapy centres and was published in The BMJ.

July 10, 2024
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