Your step count could reveal hidden health risks

NCT ID NCT05578495

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 700 people with chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease for 4 years. Participants wear a small movement sensor for 5 days, three times a year, to track their physical activity and sedentary time. Researchers want to see if a person's unique movement pattern—called a 'digital signature'—can predict whether they will develop additional chronic conditions. The goal is to find early warning signs so doctors can intervene sooner.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

accelerometer-based activity monitoring

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors identify patients at risk of developing additional chronic diseases earlier, allowing for preventive steps.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear link, or the results might not apply to all patients with chronic diseases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder Chronic Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic pain syndrome major depressive disorder Motor Activity Noncommunicable Diseases obesity disorder osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, knee rheumatoid arthritis Sedentary Behavior spondyloarthropathy type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • CHU de Clermont-Ferrand

    RECRUITING

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France

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