RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07606547

Biomechanical Effects of EMST® on Swallowing Function in Parkinson's Disease

Biomechanical Effects of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST®) on Swallowing Function in Parkinson's Disease - a Prospective High-resolution Manometry Study

Sponsor

University Hospital Muenster

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Dysphagia Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Summary

The aim of this non-randomized intervention study is to investigate the detailed effects of a structured four-week EMST® training program on the biomechanics of swallowing function in dysphagic Parkinson's patients. A combination of fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and pharyngeal high-resolution manometry (HRM) will be employed to comprehensively evaluate the neuromuscular changes in swallowing.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a medical device called exspiratory muscle strength training for people with dysphagia and parkinson's disease (pd). The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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