Smart sensors could revolutionize Parkinson's monitoring

NCT ID NCT03681015

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.

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