Plain-English translation of NCT07606547 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a specialized breathing exercise program called EMST (Expiratory Muscle Strength Training) can help improve swallowing problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Swallowing difficulties are common in Parkinson's and can affect nutrition and safety. The study will use detailed imaging and pressure measurements to see exactly how this treatment affects the muscles involved in swallowing.
Many people with Parkinson's disease develop difficulty swallowing, which can lead to serious complications like aspiration (food or liquid going into the lungs). Current treatments are limited, so researchers are exploring whether strengthening the breathing muscles might also improve swallowing function through better muscle control and coordination.
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You would participate in daily breathing exercises five days a week for four weeks. Before and after the training program, you would undergo two types of swallowing assessments — a visual examination using a small camera and detailed pressure measurements of your swallowing muscles — to measure any changes. The entire study lasts approximately four weeks.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
Germany
University Hospital Muenster
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
June 2026
Primary completion
May 2028
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Sonja Suntrup-Krueger, Prof. Dr. med.
University Hospital Münster, Department of Neurology, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, A1, 48149 Münster, Germany
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