Smartwatch AI could spot Parkinson's years before symptoms
NCT ID NCT07706829
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether an artificial intelligence model can estimate a person's risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Participants aged 50 and older who have certain early warning signs—like REM sleep behavior disorder, drops in blood pressure upon standing, or reduced sense of smell—wear a smartwatch and use a phone app for six months. The AI combines this digital data with clinical and genetic information to see how well it predicts brain changes linked to Parkinson's.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- smartwatch and phone app
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive way to identify people at high risk for Parkinson's disease before major symptoms appear.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early, small proof-of-concept study. The AI model may not be accurate enough, and results may not apply to the general population.
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse
Toulouse, France
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Fundación Iniciativa para las Neurociencias. Hospital Ruber Internacional.
Madrid, Spain
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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
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