UCC start-up hopes to improve speech for people with Parkinson's disease through new app

Frank Mullen, 61, will paddle down the Shannon this summer to raise money for Parkinson's Ireland. Picture: Frank Mullen/Parkinson's Ireland

A pilot study from a start-up in University College Cork (UCC) has shown positive results in terms of helping patients with Parkinson's Disease to retain vocal function for longer.

Using digital speech therapy technology, Telea hopes that it can assist people to maintain their voice and slow down progression of Parkinson's.