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Effortful Swallow Maneuver for Swallowing Impairment in People With Parkinson Disease
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Catriona M Steele, PhD
Research Sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up post treatment (4 weeks) compared to pre-treatment baseline
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will test an intensive program where people with Parkinson Disease practice a specific swallowing exercise regularly. The goal is to strengthen their swallowing muscles and improve their ability to swallow safely. Researchers will use x-rays to measure improvements before and after the program.
Eligible Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease
- Swallowing Difficulty
- Dementia
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ post treatment (4 weeks) compared to pre-treatment baseline
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~post treatment (4 weeks) compared to pre-treatment baseline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Change in Penetration-Aspiration Scale Score Mildly Thick Liquids
Change in Penetration-Aspiration Scale Score Thin Liquids
Change in Pharyngeal Area at Maximum Constriction Mildly Thick Liquids
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No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Effortful Swallow ManeuverExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Adults with a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson Disease who have radiographically confirmed difficulties with timely airway protection and/or bolus clearance during swallowing. Individuals will complete a 4-week intervention program with two 30-minute sessions of Effortful Swallow (ES) practice daily, 5 days per week.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Effortful Swallow Maneuver
2022
N/A
~10
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University Health Network, TorontoLead Sponsor
1,527 Previous Clinical Trials
503,541 Total Patients Enrolled
Catriona M Steele, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity Health Network, Toronto
4 Previous Clinical Trials
684 Total Patients Enrolled