Could ultrasound be used to understand how Parkinson’s affects swallowing?
A PhD student at Queen Margaret University is investigating whether there are early changes in swallowing movements in people with Parkinson’s who do not currently experience difficulties swallowing. They also aim to test whether ultrasound could be an effective method to measure swallowing movements in people with Parkinson’s.
Who do the researchers need?
- 10 people with Parkinson’s who don’t experience swallowing difficulties
- 10 people without Parkinson’s who don’t experience swallowing difficulties
What is involved?
- Attending an hour long session at Queen Margaret University in Musselburgh which will include:
o Wearing an ultrasound headset with an ultrasound probe placed under the chin (similar to a pair of headphones)
o Drinking water and eating custard whilst wearing the headset
o Completing short questionnaires about swallowing which should take 5 minutes
- All travel costs will be reimbursed
- For more information, please read:
o the participant information sheet for people with Parkinson’s
o the participant information sheet for people without Parkinson’s
Interested in taking part?
Please contact Gemma Cartney by phone at 07960093750 or by email at gcartney@qmu.ac.uk if you have any further questions.
Book a date and time to take part using the researcher’s website.
The deadline for taking part in this research is Friday 26 April.