Link gait freezing with swallowing
- Trial ID
- NCT06713265
- Official Title
- Study of the Link Between Freezing of Gait and Oropharyngeal Freezing in Parkinson's Patients
- Goal
- Link gait freezing with swallowing
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- Hopital La Musse
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Enrollment
- 66 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, Dysphagia, Swallowing Disorder, Freezing of Gait, Oropharyngeal Disease, Gait Disorders
Plain-Language Summary
The goal is to find out whether the brief "freezing" episodes people with Parkinson's get when walking are linked to similar freezes in the throat that cause swallowing difficulty. To do that, researchers will observe and measure walking-related freezing and oropharyngeal swallowing function using clinical and instrumental assessments, looking at timing and severity to see if the episodes are related; no drug or device is being tested. They are enrolling adults 18 and older with neurologist-diagnosed idiopathic Parkinson's who are affiliated with the social security system, excluding people with other neurological or ENT causes of swallowing problems, those with a gastrostomy and no oral intake, people under legal protection, and pregnant women.
Locations
- Hôpital La Musse, Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent, France
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying an experimental treatment. The goal is to find out whether the brief "freezing" episodes people with Parkinson's get when walking are linked to similar freezes in the throat that cause swallowing difficulty. To do that, researchers will observe and measure walking-related freezing and oropharyngeal swallowing function using clinical and instrumental assessments, looking at timing and severity to see if the episodes are related; no drug or device is being tested. They are enrolling adults 18 and older with neurologist-diagnosed idiopathic Parkinson's who are affiliated with the social security system, excluding people with other neurological or ENT causes of swallowing problems, those with a gastrostomy and no oral intake, people under legal protection, and pregnant women.
- 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 1 month.