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Exploring the Efficacy of the Effortful Swallow Maneuver for Improving Swallowing in People With Parkinson Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Effortful Swallow Maneuver for Parkinson Disease and Dysphagia. Completed, enrolled 5 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
Context: Many people with Parkinson Disease (PwPD) experience swallowing difficulties, particularly with food/liquid going down the wrong way or remaining in the throat after swallowing. Prior studies suggest that exercise-based treatments targeting swallowing strength may be effective in reducing these difficulties. Research question: Does an exercise-based treatment involving the effortful swallow maneuver improve swallowing function in PwPD? Study plan: The investigators will study the effects of a four-week intensive swallowing rehabilitation program in PwPD, over a 2-year period.
Study Details
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Interventions
Repeated practice of the Effortful Swallowing Maneuver generated by pushing the tongue with increased effort against the palate at the point of swallow initiation.