SwallowFIT Study in Parkinson's Disease (NCT07356414) | Clinical Trial Compass
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SwallowFIT Study in Parkinson's Disease
United States80 participantsStarted 2026-04-30
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a proactive swallow exercise will help to improve swallow fitness in patients with Parkinson's disease.
The aim of the study is to assess how effective this exercise is and to measure the change in swallowing fitness from the beginning to the end of the study.
Patients who are given the exercise training will be compared to participants who are treated using the usual standard treatment.
Patients will have 6 weeks of twice-weekly SwallowFIT training. Each session will be an hour long.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adult S-VWP between \>35-90 years of age
. Diagnosis of Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease \[IDP\] (either or suspected, tremor-predominant or rigid predominant)
. Disability level of Hoehn \& Yahr stages II-III as indicated in their most recent neurological evaluation
. ADL swallowing item \>0, or Mann Assessment of Swallowing scale \[MASA\] score ≤185.
. Able to consume oral nutrition \[Functional Oral Intake Score ≤ 6\]
. Ambulatory
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.