Watching mealtime: new study reveals hidden strategies for Parkinson's feeding

NCT ID NCT05898139

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study watched and interviewed 22 pairs of people with Parkinson's disease (who have trouble swallowing) and their caregivers during meals. The goal was to describe the verbal and non-verbal strategies used to help the person eat safely and with pleasure. No new treatments were tested; instead, the research aimed to better understand what works during assisted feeding.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital, Parkinson center

    Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, 31059, France

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