Can your smartwatch help track Parkinson's? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06219629

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether mobile EEG headsets, smartwatches, and other wearable devices can reliably measure sleep problems and disease progression in people with Parkinson's disease. About 82 participants will use these devices at home and complete tasks through a mobile app. The goal is not to treat the disease, but to find better ways to monitor symptoms remotely.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could show that wearable devices and mobile apps are reliable tools for tracking Parkinson's disease symptoms and sleep problems at home.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study with only 82 participants. It does not test any treatment, so even positive results won't directly improve patient health.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Accel Research Sites DeLand

    DeLand, Florida, 32720, United States

  • Accel Research Sites St Petersburg-Largo

    Largo, Florida, 33777, United States

  • Augusta University Health Movement Disorder Clinic

    Augusta, Georgia, 30912, United States

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106, United States

  • N1 Research LLC

    Orlando, Florida, 32825, United States

  • Parkinsons Disease And Movement Disorders Center Of Boca Raton

    Boca Raton, Florida, 33486, United States

  • Quest Research Institute

    Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334, United States

  • University of Colorado Health Neurosciences Center

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • University of Kansas Medical Center Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States