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

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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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