The Voice Treatment Giving Parkinson’s Patients a New Lease on Life

New research reveals that the Lee Silverman voice treatment (LSVT LOUD) significantly improves speech and communication for Parkinson’s patients more than standard NHS treatments or no therapy, with noted benefits in life quality despite some reported vocal strain.

An intensive voice treatment developed in the USA and known as the Lee Silverman voice treatment (LSVT LOUD) is more effective than conventional NHS speech and language therapy or no therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease, finds a trial published today (July 10) in The BMJ.

The researchers say the results emphasize the need to optimize the use of speech and language therapy resources for people with Parkinson’s disease.