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Could a web tool replace some Parkinson's clinic visits?

NCT ID NCT05164783

Disease control Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Summary

Researchers are studying whether a web-based monitoring tool called SanaCoach Parkinson can provide care for people with Parkinson's disease that is as good as usual clinic visits, while reducing healthcare use and costs. Participants complete regular online questionnaires about their symptoms, and doctors can adjust treatment based on the results. The study follows patients for two years to see how the tool affects quality of care, quality of life, and costs.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SanaCoach Parkinson, a web-based monitoring tool that tracks Parkinson's symptoms through questionnaires
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give people with Parkinson's a way to manage their care from home, with fewer clinic visits and earlier detection of worsening symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is an implementation study, not a randomized trial, so results may not prove the tool works better than standard care. Some patients may struggle with the technology or prefer in-person visits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

258 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2021

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis according to the Movement Disorder Society Clinical Diagnostic Criteria for Parkinson's Disease * Disease duration ≥ 3 months. * Able to complete the questionnaires and use the Sanacoach Parkinson, independently or with the help of an informal caregiver. Exclusion Criteria: * Not able to understand and/or sign the informed consent. * No access to the internet via computer, tablet or smartphone. * Participating in other trial

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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.

Parkinson disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Elkerliek Hospital

    Helmond, Netherlands

  • Meander Medical Center

    Amersfoort, Netherlands

  • Onze Lieve Vrouwe Hospital

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Rode Kruis Hospital

    Beverwijk, Netherlands

  • Zuyderland Medical Center

    Geleen, Netherlands

  • Zuyderland Medical Center

    Heerlen, Netherlands

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