Smart sensors could revolutionize Parkinson's monitoring

NCT ID NCT03681015

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Rochester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study used body-worn sensors to track movement in 132 people with early, untreated Parkinson's disease over 12 months. The goal was to see if digital measurements could accurately measure disease progression and match standard clinical assessments. The findings may help develop better tools for monitoring Parkinson's in the future.

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 could lead to better ways to track Parkinson's disease progression using wearable devices, potentially improving future clinical trials and patient care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change patient outcomes, and the digital measures may not fully capture disease complexity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease young-onset Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Banner Sun Research Institute

Sun City, Arizona, 85351, United States
Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Cleveland Clinic Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106, United States
NYU Langone Health

New York, New York, 10017, United States
Northwell Health

Great Neck, New York, 11021, United States
Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Oregon Health and Science University

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
Sentara Clinical Research

Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23456, United States
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
University of California San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
University of Colorado Denver

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States
Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, 23284, United States

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