Can ultrasound reveal hidden breathing weakness in Parkinson's?
NCT ID NCT07308795
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of abdominal breathing muscles in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to see if muscle thickness is linked to disease severity and how strong a person's exhale is. The study will include 36 Parkinson's patients at different stages. It does not test any new drug or treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand breathing problems in Parkinson's and possibly lead to new ways to monitor or treat them.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study with only 36 people. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve patient care.
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İstanbul Fizik Tedavi Ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim Ve Araştirma Hastanesi
RECRUITINGIstanbul, BAHÇELİEVLER, 34180, Turkey (Türkiye)
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