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Immersive VoiceSpace: Development and Pilot Testing of a Virtual Reality System for Contextualized Vocal Training.

Ümit Daşdöğen¹

¹Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, New York.

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Summary

Immersive virtual reality (IVR) shows promise for voice therapy by creating realistic practice environments. This study found the Immersive VoiceSpace (IVS) platform feasible and well-tolerated, with vocal behavior changing across different task conditions.

Keywords:

Audiovisual Motor learning Sensory integration Virtual reality Visio-spatial Voice therapy

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Area of Science:

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Clinical Research

Background:

Behavioral voice therapy effectiveness is limited by poor transfer to real-world communication.
Motor learning principles suggest practice in ecologically relevant contexts enhances skill transfer.
Immersive virtual reality (IVR) offers a novel approach to embed voice tasks in realistic environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility of a prototype IVR platform, Immersive VoiceSpace (IVS).
To examine vocal behavior changes across graded task conditions within IVS.
To lay the groundwork for contextualized voice training using IVR.

Main Methods:

Seventeen adults (10 typical, 7 with dysphonia) participated.
Participants completed speech tasks in a virtual restaurant under four conditions: Baseline, Normal, Effortful, and Calling.
Vocal parameters (SPL, mean f0) were analyzed, and feasibility was assessed via questionnaire.

Main Results:

Vocal output (SPL and mean f0) significantly differed across IVS task conditions.
Atypical speakers produced lower SPL and mean f0 compared to typical speakers.
The IVS platform was rated as feasible, comfortable, and safe, with no adverse events.

Conclusions:

The Immersive VoiceSpace (IVS) platform is feasible and well-tolerated for voice research.
Preliminary findings suggest vocal behavior can be modulated within graded IVR environments.
Further research with multiple sessions is required to establish clinical utility for voice disorders.