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Clinical trial shows LSVT LOUD outperforms NHS standard care in improving communication for Parkinson's patients.
- LSVT LOUD significantly reduces voice handicap scores compared to NHS therapy or no treatment.
- The intensive four-week program includes face-to-face or remote sessions and home-based practice.
- NHS speech therapy showed no evidence of benefit over no treatment in the trial.
- The study suggests the need for better resource allocation for Parkinson's speech therapy.
- Researchers call for further investigation into optimizing therapy delivery for broader patient access.
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