Reduce swallowing roll using rhythm
- Trial ID
- NCT06695455
- Official Title
- The Effect of an Auditory Rhythmic Cue on the Frequency of Rolling in Patients with Dysphagia and Parkinson's Disease: a Pilot Study
- Goal
- Reduce swallowing roll using rhythm
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- Hopital La Musse
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 18 participants
- Conditions
- Oral Festination, Lingual Pumping, Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorder, PARKINSON DISEASE (Disorder)
- Interventions
- Swallowing rehabilitation by rhythmic auditory cue
Summary For Families
It aims to reduce how often people with Parkinson's have "rolling" or lingual pumping during swallowing, which makes eating inefficient and can raise the risk of choking or aspiration. The approach uses swallowing rehabilitation with rhythmic auditory cues, basically a steady beat that times tongue and throat muscle contractions so swallows become more regular and coordinated, helping to stop the tongue from rolling. This pilot will enroll about 18 people to see if the method is feasible and helpful. Adults 18 and older with idiopathic Parkinson's confirmed by DAT scan and a swallowing rolling problem can join, while people with severe pharyngeal aspiration, major hearing loss, significant cognitive impairment, ongoing speech therapy or gastrostomy, other neurological causes of dysphagia, pregnancy, legal protection measures, or participation in another trial are excluded.
Locations
- Hôpital La Musse - La Renaissance Sanitaire, Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent, Normandy, France
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Swallowing rehabilitation by rhythmic auditory cue. It aims to reduce how often people with Parkinson's have "rolling" or lingual pumping during swallowing, which makes eating inefficient and can raise the risk of choking or aspiration. The approach uses swallowing rehabilitation with rhythmic auditory cues, basically a steady beat that times tongue and throat muscle contractions so swallows become more regular and coordinated, helping to stop the tongue from rolling. This pilot will enroll about 18 people to see if the method is feasible and helpful. Adults 18 and older with idiopathic Parkinson's confirmed by DAT scan and a swallowing rolling problem can join, while people with severe pharyngeal aspiration, major hearing loss, significant cognitive impairment, ongoing speech therapy or gastrostomy, other neurological causes of dysphagia, pregnancy, legal protection measures, or participation in another trial are excluded.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be at least 18 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 1 year and 9 months.
- Will I get the real drug or a placebo?
- It depends on the trial design. Some Parkinson's trials are placebo controlled, meaning a portion of participants get an inactive comparison while others get the experimental treatment. Some use crossover designs so everyone eventually receives the active treatment at some point. Observational trials do not use a placebo at all because they are not testing a new treatment. The consent form for any specific trial spells out the design and your odds of being assigned to placebo before you enroll.
- How often will I need to visit the study site?
- Visit frequency varies by trial. Many Parkinson's studies require an in person visit every 4 to 12 weeks during the active treatment phase, with shorter or longer gaps depending on the design. The site coordinator can give you the full visit schedule before you sign anything, so you know what the time commitment looks like.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Will travel or parking be reimbursed?
- Many trials reimburse for parking, mileage, and sometimes lodging if the site is far from your home. Reimbursement policies vary by sponsor and site. When you contact the trial team, ask specifically what is covered and how reimbursement is processed.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.