At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 2Completed· 44 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Respiratory muscle strength trainingbehavioral
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Masked Faces in Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Double-blind Sham-treatment Controlled Clinical Trial of High Intensity Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (MST) for Treatment of Reduced Facial Expression in Parkinson Disease
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Respiratory muscle strength training for Parkinson's Disease. Completed, enrolled 44 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of high intensity respiratory muscle strength training in treating blunted facial expression in people with Parkinson disease.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsParkinson's Disease
CountriesUnited States
Timeline
Phase 2CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartDec 2004
First PostedJul 2006
Primary CompletionNov 2009
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJul 10, 2006
Enrollment StartDec 1, 2004
Primary CompletionNov 1, 2009
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.9 yearsPosted 20.0 years ago
Interventions
Respiratory muscle strength trainingbehavioral
The Muscle Stength Training (MST)device is a mouthpiece that the participant uses to inspire against controlled resistance; Intervention involves use of this device for breathing exercises over 4 week period, 5 days a week, approximately 20 minutes/day.