A PhD researcher, Afua Appiah, at University College Dublin (UCD), is conducting a study on swallowing and respiration in Parkinson’s Disease. Afua is seeking to recruit both individuals with and without Parkinson’s Disease to participate in the research.

The primary objective of this study is to analyze muscle activity and tongue strength during swallowing and respiration in individuals both with and without Parkinson’s disease. To achieve this, muscle activity will be recorded using sensors placed on the cheeks, chin, and neck, while tongue strength will be measured using a force measurement device. The collected data will be instrumental in investigating changes in swallowing patterns and respiration of individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Please see more important information and contact details here.

If you have any questions, please contact Afua Appiah, PhD Researcher, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University College Dublin at afua.appiah@ucdconnect.ie.

Please see the questionnaire to register in the research project here. The purpose of this form is to collect the personal details of individuals who are interested in taking part in this study. This information will be used to schedule appointments for the participants.