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
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Locations
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Banner Sun Research Institute
Sun City, Arizona, 85351, United States
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Cleveland Clinic Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106, United States
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10017, United States
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Northwell Health
Great Neck, New York, 11021, United States
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Sentara Clinical Research
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23456, United States
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14620, United States
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University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, 23284, United States