RecruitingPhase 3NCT04664634

A Digital Therapeutic Platform for Swallowing and Drooling Problems in Parkinson's


Sponsor

Northwestern University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is the development and early-stage validation of a wearable sensor for dysphagia in patients with PD.


Eligibility

Min Age: 22 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a digital therapy platform designed to help people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble swallowing or experience excessive drooling. Researchers want to see if a user-friendly technology-based approach can improve these symptoms. **You may be eligible if you:** - Are 22 years of age or older - Can speak English - Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a neurologist - Have mild to moderate drooling problems (as measured by a standard scale) - Are able to use the sensor platform technology **You may NOT be eligible if you:** - Have had aspiration pneumonia (lung infection from inhaling saliva/food) in the past 12 months - Cannot swallow saliva without special techniques - Are currently being treated for swallowing disorders or drooling - Have a current alcohol or drug abuse problem - Have neurological conditions other than Parkinson's disease - Are pregnant or have a feeding tube Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEAria Sensor

The Aria sensor is a wearable patch that continuously monitors physiological signals and provides vibratory haptic cues to increase swallow frequency. The intervention consists of using the sensor over a 3-week period, with active haptic cueing during Week 2 only.


Locations(1)

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois, United States

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