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Mechanisms of Airway Protection Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Capsaicin, Resistive respiratory loads, and 2 other interventions for Parkinson Disease. Completed, enrolled 119 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will collect data on various aspects of airway sensation and function, and determine how it relates to the development of swallowing and cough dysfunction in Parkinson's disease. Participants will be followed over a 3-year period, with once-per-year visits to collect the data.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will inhale aerosolized capsaicin with the goal of this inducing cough and an urge-to-cough.
Participants will breath through a mouthpiece. Every 3-5 breaths in, a respiratory load will be applied. Participants will be asked to rate the magnitude of the load.
The study team will use EEG time-locked to a respiratory occlusion to measure the brain's response to respiratory sensation.
Participants will swallow various consistencies of barium under fluoroscopy (moving-picture x-ray) in order to assess swallowing safety and efficiency.