Wearable sensors aim to catch neurodegenerative decline in real time
NCT ID NCT04753320
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study tests whether wearable sensors and digital health tools can reliably measure falls, movement, speech, and thinking skills in people with progressive supranuclear palsy, Parkinson's disease, or multiple system atrophy. Participants wear a pendant sensor and complete monthly remote assessments plus in-person visits every six months for about a year. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and accurate enough for home monitoring.
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 approach could enable more frequent, real-world tracking of disease progression in neurodegenerative conditions, potentially improving clinical trial efficiency and patient care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study with only 85 participants. The technology may not be accurate enough or acceptable to patients over the long term.
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Conditions
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Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland, 21093, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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