Swallowing Strength Training for Parkinson's Disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests whether a mouth and throat muscle-strengthening device called EMST helps people with Parkinson's disease who have difficulty swallowing. Stronger throat muscles may make swallowing safer and easier.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
- You have swallowing difficulty that was confirmed by a video X-ray test of your throat (called FEES)
- Your swallowing problems are caused by Parkinson's disease, not another condition
- You do not have severe dementia or memory loss that prevents you from understanding the study
- You are able to give informed consent (understand and agree to participate)
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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