Parkinson's Trial NCT06713265
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
Summary For Families
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?
- You are never charged a fee to join a legitimate clinical trial, and the study treatment and study-specific tests are provided by the trial sponsor at no charge. In the US, routine care you would receive anyway can still be billed to you or your insurance; coverage rules differ by country, and trials in the UK and Canada usually run through public health systems. Travel, parking, and time are real costs, and some trials reimburse them while others do not. Before enrolling, ask the study coordinator to explain in writing what is and is not covered.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 1 year and 1 month.
- 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.
- 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.
- Will I get a placebo in this trial?
- This is an observational study, so there is no placebo and no experimental treatment is assigned. Researchers observe and collect information while you continue your usual care.
- What procedures are involved in this trial?
- Based on the protocol, this trial involves: Questionnaires & surveys (non-invasive); Walking & movement tests (non-invasive). Confirm the full schedule with the study coordinator.