Participate in a research study!

If you are interested in being contacted about ongoing studies, please fill out this form to contact us.

Who we are looking for:

Volunteers over the age of 18 years with no history of swallowing or cough disorders and no history of neurological disease, head and neck cancer, or stroke.
Volunteers with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease or head and neck cancer.

You may be asked to:

Swallow food or liquid
Produce a cough on command
Breathe into a device
Inhale a mist that may or may not make you cough

The following types of data may be collected:

A “live X-ray” while eating and drinking that is safe and low-risk
Airflow while wearing a facemask
Body movements from your chest muscles and muscles from the surface of your skin
Brain activity measured from a cap that uses light and sensors

The following studies are actively recruiting volunteers:

Click the links below to view study flyers for more information.

Swallowing Therapy

The Boston University Academic Speech, Language, & Hearing Center offers swallowing therapy! Our expert swallowing clinician is Rachael Kammer. If you have been diagnosed with a swallowing problem (dysphagia) or if you have problems with swallowing or speech because of Parkinson’s disease or head and neck cancer, please contact us for more information.

Where is our lab located?

Boston University – Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
635 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 340 – 3rd floor
Boston, MA 02215

From the main entrance, the elevator is to your left. Proceed to the 3rd floor.
Follow the one-way signs to your left and around one turn. We are located on your right at the end of the hallway.

Convenient access is available via the MBTA:

Green Line “B” branch to Blandford St. stop
#57 bus (inbound): Commonwealth Ave. at Silber Way
#57 bus (outbound): Commonwealth Ave. at Hinsdale Mall

On-street parking is available on the streets surrounding the lab.

Want more information?
Email us at aprlab@bu.edu