AI wearable could spot Parkinson's freezing episodes at home
NCT ID NCT07580612
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an artificial intelligence algorithm that uses wearable sensors to detect freezing of gait—a sudden inability to walk—in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to see if the AI works accurately in home environments, not just in the lab. About 126 participants will wear sensors and perform walking tasks while being video-recorded for comparison. The goal is to improve fall risk monitoring and eventually enable real-time detection.
What this could mean
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Active substance
artificial intelligence algorithm for gait analysis
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a reliable home-based tool to automatically detect freezing of gait, helping doctors assess fall risk without requiring clinic visits.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage validation study in a home setting, so the algorithm may not perform as well outside the lab. It is not a treatment and does not directly improve symptoms.
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Locations
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Center for the study of movement, cognition and mobility
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGTel Aviv, 64, Israel
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Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
RECRUITINGLeuven, 3001, Belgium
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Sports Science and Neurorehabilitation
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHamburg, 20457, Germany
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