Biomechanical Effects of EMST® on Swallowing Function in Parkinson's Disease
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.
Study identifier: NCT07606547. Status: RECRUITING. Phase: NA.
Eligibility
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, * PD-related dysphagia as objectively diagnosed with FEES Exclusion Criteria: * severe dementia, not able to give consent * dysphagia related to other diagnoses
- Minimum age: 18 Years
Participating locations
- University Hospital Münster, Department of Neurology, Münster
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