Rehab training to improve swallow safety in Parkinson’s
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests a rehabilitation approach aimed at improving airway protection during swallowing in people with Parkinson’s disease. It may help reduce the risk of food or liquid going down the wrong way by improving swallow safety.
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Who can take part
- You have a Parkinson’s diagnosis, typically with stage II to IV
- Testing shows unsafe swallowing or coughing (example: thin liquids go too far, or cough measurements are low)
- You are not currently doing swallowing therapy that involves exercises
- You are between 50 and 90 years old
- You can attend in-person visits at Teachers College (or Purdue) and live within about 1.5 hours travel time
- No certain exclusions, like other major brain/nerve diseases or breathing diseases such as COPD
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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