Plain-English translation of NCT05700825 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Parkinson Disease research guide →Phase 2 — Testing in a bigger group (up to a few hundred people) to see if the treatment actually works and is still safe.
This trial is testing whether two types of exercises—designed to strengthen your breathing and improve your cough and swallowing—work equally well whether you do them in person with a therapist or over video from home. Many people with Parkinson's disease develop swallowing problems that can be serious, and this study aims to make treatment more accessible by comparing both delivery methods.
Swallowing and cough problems are common and serious in Parkinson's disease and can lead to life-threatening complications, yet about 40% of people with Parkinson's don't get access to the specialized therapy that could help. This trial exists to find out if video therapy can work just as well as in-person visits, which would allow more people to safely receive treatment at home.
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If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to receive either in-person or video-based therapy sessions. You'll participate in four weeks of intensive exercise training focused on strengthening your breathing and cough, then continue with a longer maintenance program. Throughout the study, therapists will measure your swallowing and cough function and ask about your quality of life to see how well the treatment works in both formats.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
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