Can ultrasound reveal hidden breathing weakness in Parkinson's?

NCT ID NCT07308795

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ABDOMINAL ACCESSORY RESPIRATORY MUSCLE THICKNESS MAXIMUM EXPIRATORY PRESSURE MAXIMUM INSPIRATORY PRESSURE PARKINSON DISEASE (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

İstanbul Fizik Tedavi Ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim Ve Araştirma Hastanesi
RECRUITING

Istanbul, BAHÇELİEVLER, 34180, Turkey (Türkiye)

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