Parkinson's and swallowing: what drives difficulty?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people with Parkinson's have trouble swallowing (dysphagia) and how the brain adapts. It aims to understand the condition better, which could lead to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
- You can be at any stage of Parkinson's, with or without swallowing problems.
- You must be able to follow study instructions and understand the tasks.
- You need to be eating and drinking by mouth (not tube-fed).
- You cannot have other conditions that cause swallowing problems, like a stroke, head/neck cancer, or certain nerve/muscle diseases.
- You cannot have any implanted electronic device (like a pacemaker or deep brain stimulator) or metal that would interfere with an MRI.
- You cannot have asthma or COPD (due to a cough test in the study).
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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