New italian swallowing test for brain disease patients validated

NCT ID NCT05733494

First seen Mar 04, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study aimed to create and validate an Italian version of a test that measures swallowing difficulties in people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or ALS. Researchers enrolled 101 participants and compared the new Italian test against a standard swallowing exam. The goal was to give Italian-speaking doctors a reliable tool to quickly assess and manage swallowing problems.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri

    Milan, Milano, 20138, Italy

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