Parkinson's: freezing while walking and swallowing
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at a possible link between two specific Parkinson's symptoms: freezing while walking and freezing of the throat muscles during swallowing. It aims to understand if people who have one type of freezing are more likely to have the other, which may guide future therapies.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- A neurologist has diagnosed you with Parkinson's disease (not another form of parkinsonism).
- You are covered by the French social security system.
- You do not have a history of stroke, other brain disorder that causes trouble swallowing, or head/neck cancer.
- You do not have a feeding tube that prevents eating by mouth.
- You are not pregnant or suspected to be pregnant.
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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