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New SwallowFit exercise aims to ease Parkinson's swallowing problems

NCT ID NCT07356414

Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a 6-week exercise program called SwallowFit designed to improve swallowing fitness in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare the exercise group to those receiving standard care. The goal is to see if the exercises lead to safer swallowing and better quality of life for 80 U.S. service members, veterans, and their families.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SwallowFit exercise program (swallowing exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple exercise program to help people with Parkinson's swallow more safely and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 participants. The exercises may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult S-VWP between \>35-90 years of age 2. Diagnosis of Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease \[IDP\] (either or suspected, tremor-predominant or rigid predominant) 3. Disability level of Hoehn \& Yahr stages II-III as indicated in their most recent neurological evaluation 4. Swallowing concern, confirmed by Modified Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale \[MDS-UPDRS\]- 5. ADL swallowing item \>0, or Mann Assessment of Swallowing scale \[MASA\] score ≤185. 6. Able to consume oral nutrition \[Functional Oral Intake Score ≤ 6\] 7. Ambulatory 8. No change of medication for at least 4 weeks before study inclusion Exclusion Criteria: 1. Classified as Hoehn and Yahr stages IV 2. Unable to follow 2 step commands 3. History of other neurological disease potentially causing dysphagia 4. Dementia (MMSE\<20; Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) ≤ 20) 5. Severe depression (BDI\>19) 6. Severe dyskinesia of head and neck (resulting in problems with MBSS recording) 7. Severe documented Gastrointestinal disease 8. History of Gastro-esophageal surgery 9. History of Head or neck cancer with swallowing impairment or surgical intervention 10. History of breathing disorders or diseases (e.g., Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requiring assistive breathing support. 11. Untreated hypertension 12. Heart disease requiring restricted activity and medical intervention 13. Speech therapy intervention for swallowing within the past three months 14. Women who are pregnant, nursing, or who plan to become pregnant during the study

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Conditions

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Parkinson disease

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Parkinson disease (disorder)

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Locations

  • Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)

    San Antonio, Texas, 78234-6200, United States

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