New speech therapy trial aims to help korean Parkinson's patients speak clearly

NCT ID NCT06593860

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a remote speech therapy program for 32 Korean-speaking people with Parkinson's disease and their families. The therapy includes 16 sessions over four weeks, plus daily home practice, to improve speech clarity. The goal is to see if this culturally adapted approach can help patients communicate better and improve their quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Remote speech rehabilitation (speech therapy and family education/training)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a culturally tailored speech therapy model that improves communication for Korean-speaking Parkinson's patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The therapy requires high-speed internet and daily practice, which may be challenging for some.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dysarthria Parkinson disease Psychological Well-Being Speech speech disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Florida State University

    Tallahassee, Florida, 32309, United States