Swallow fitness program for swallowing problems in Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a swallowing fitness program to help people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble swallowing. It aims to improve swallowing safety and quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 36 and 90 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (or it is suspected).
- Your Parkinson's is at stage II or III (mild to moderate disability).
- You have some difficulty swallowing (confirmed by a swallowing test).
- You can eat by mouth (even if you need to change textures).
- You are able to walk on your own.
- Your Parkinson's medications have been stable for at least 4 weeks.
- You do not have advanced Parkinson's (stage IV), dementia, severe depression, or certain other medical conditions.
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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