Smart socks track Parkinson's gait in new study

NCT ID NCT07281794

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northumbria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This observational study tests whether DANU Smart Socks can accurately measure walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare data from 60 participants (30 with Parkinson's and 30 healthy older adults) during a single lab visit. The goal is to see if sock-collected movement data relates to disease severity and thinking skills. No treatment or intervention is given.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEALTHY CONTROLS PARKINSON DISEASE (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northumbria University
RECRUITING

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Northumbria University
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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