Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Expiratory Muscle Training and Trunk Flexion in Parkinson's Disease
Lead Sponsor:
General University Hospital, Prague
Conditions:
Parkinson Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Postural abnormalities involving the trunk are prevalent in over 20% of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Pathological forward trunk flexion (FTF) is a drug-refractory complication in patients w...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
- Age ≥ 18 years
- MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) score ≥19
- Pathological forward trunk flexion defined as thoracic (≥25°) or lumbar (\>15°) flexion during standing and walking, which completely disappears in the supine position.
Exclusion
- Severe dyskinesia or "on-off" fluctuations
- Change in the PD medication in the last 3 months prior to enrollment
- History of major spinal surgery or musculoskeletal spinal disorders
- Need for assistive devices when rising from a chair or bed
- Other neurological, orthopedic, or cardiovascular comorbidities that could affect postural control
- Inadequate lip seal.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06963918
Start Date
August 1 2025
End Date
January 1 2026
Last Update
May 9 2025
Active Locations (1)
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General University Hospital
Prague, Czechia