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A Digital Therapeutic Platform for Swallowing and Drooling Problems in Parkinson's
Led by Northwestern University · Updated on 2025-07-15
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
60 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is the development and early-stage validation of a wearable sensor for dysphagia in patients with PD.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Digital Therapeutic Platform for Swallowing and Drooling Problems in Parkinson's
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 22 years or older
- English speaking
- Diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease at any Hoehn and Yahr stage (I-V) by a neurologist
- Mild to moderate sialorrhea with a score of 11 or higher on the Radboud Oral Motor Inventory for Parkinson's Disease (ROMP)-Saliva subscale
- Able to be in the "on" phase of Parkinson's medication during all study assessments, meaning medication is at peak effectiveness
You will not qualify if you...
- History of aspiration pneumonia within the past 12 months
- Unable to swallow saliva without a maneuver
- Currently receiving treatment for swallowing disorders or sialorrhea
- Current alcohol or drug abuse
- Diagnosed with neurological disorders other than Parkinson's disease
- End stage dementia
- History of head and neck cancer or surgery
- Unable to use the sensor platform technology competently
- Known allergy to contrast material used during MBSS (Modified Barium Swallow Study)
- Known allergy to sensor adhesive
- Presence of an indwelling tracheostomy tube
- Presence of a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube
- Currently pregnant
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois, United States, 60208
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Ankita Bhutada
CONTACT
K
Kate M Davidson
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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