Effect of Visual Feedback From the SpiroGym Mobile Application

Launched by GENERAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, PRAGUE · Apr 16, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how a mobile app called SpiroGym can help patients with Parkinson's disease improve their breathing exercises. In earlier research, patients who used SpiroGym while training their breathing muscles showed significant improvements in their ability to cough more effectively after just two weeks of use. The app provides visual feedback, which means it helps users see their progress and encourages them to put in more effort during their training sessions.

To participate in this study, individuals must have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and be on a stable dose of medication for at least a month. However, people with other neurological disorders, serious cognitive issues, or a history of neck cancer are not eligible. If you join the trial, you can expect to engage in breathing exercises using the SpiroGym app and see how well the visual feedback helps you improve your breathing strength. This study aims to find out if this kind of feedback can lead to better results for patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosis of Parkinsons disease
• • Stable dopaminergic medication (stable dose for at least 1 month)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Other neurological disorders
• • Significant cognitive impairment
• • Major psychiatric disorder
• • History of head or neck cancer or previous surgical interventions in the neck region.
• • Illness during the study period