Plain-English translation of NCT07308795 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Parkinson's disease can affect the muscles involved in breathing, but this isn't well understood yet. This study will use ultrasound (the same imaging tool used in pregnancy) to measure the thickness of your abdominal breathing muscles, and simple breathing strength tests to see how hard you can breathe in and out. Researchers will compare these measurements between people with Parkinson's at different stages and healthy volunteers to understand the connection between breathing muscle changes and disease severity.
Many people with Parkinson's experience breathing problems as their disease progresses, but doctors don't have enough information about what's happening to the breathing muscles. This research could help doctors develop better breathing exercises and rehabilitation programs for people with Parkinson's in later stages.
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You will visit the hospital for a single session where researchers will use ultrasound to measure the thickness of your breathing muscles in your abdomen. You'll also do simple breathing tests where you breathe as hard as you can into a small device to measure your breathing strength, and complete a 6-minute walking test. If you're in the control group, you'll do the same tests without the walking test. The whole visit should take a few hours, and there are no ongoing visits or follow-ups required.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
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