N/A Completed N=17 Single-blind Treatment

Swallowing Training in Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease · Deglutition Disorders · voice disorders

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01131494 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

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Results posted

Nov 2011

Primary outcomePrimary: Oropharyngeal Swallowing Score — 22.15; 21.93 Scores on a scale

Summary

Dysphagia in Parkinson's disease(PD) is common and its presence is related to motor and sensory abnormalities, and incoordination between swallowing and breathing. Despite harming as respiratory infections and increased risk of death, treatment of this condition remains uncertain. This study aims to evaluate the effect of oral motor exercises on the swallowing dynamics and quality of life of dysphagic Parkinson's disease patients. This study is an open trial, self-paired and blinded to the examiner. The participants will perform oropharyngeal exercises for five weeks and will be evaluated before and after intervention by swallowing videofluoroscopy and questionnaires about quality of life in dysphagia (SWAL-QOL).

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Oropharyngeal Swallowing Score	22.15; 21.93	—
SECONDARY Quality of Life	64.33; 70.58	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson disease
Complaint of dysphagia

Exclusion Criteria

Hoehn and Yahr stage 5
Other neurological conditions
Therapy for swallowing in the last 3 months
Cognitive disorders
Psychiatric disorders

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