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
University Hospital Muenster
30 participants
Jun 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria2
- diagnosis of Parkinson's disease,
- PD-related dysphagia as objectively diagnosed with FEES
Exclusion Criteria2
- severe dementia, not able to give consent
- dysphagia related to other diagnoses
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Interventions
5 sets of 5 breaths with EMST per day, 5 days a week for 1 month
Locations(1)
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NCT07606547