Breathing exercise device shows promise for swallowing problems in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT07606547

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a four-week training program using a device called EMST can improve swallowing in people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble swallowing. Thirty participants will do breathing exercises five days a week. Researchers will use special cameras and pressure sensors to measure changes in throat muscles during swallowing.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: expiratory muscle strength training device (EMST)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free exercise to improve swallowing safety and quality of life in Parkinson's disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 30 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The training requires daily effort and may not help everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DYSPHAGIA PARKINSON'S DISEASE (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospital Münster, Department of Neurology
RECRUITING

Münster, 48149, Germany

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