Wearable gadget aims to improve walking for millions with movement disorders

NCT ID NCT05913219

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

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested a smart wearable device called gaitQ that monitors and cues walking in people with long-term movement conditions like Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis. Researchers collected movement data from 98 participants in a lab to see if the device improves step length, speed, and reduces freezing episodes. The goal was to refine the product and prepare for market entry, not to prove a cure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: gaitQ smart wearable device
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could help people with movement disorders walk better in daily life, potentially reducing falls and improving independence.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on device development and validation, not a large clinical trial. The device may not work for everyone or in real-world settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease multiple sclerosis osteoporosis Parkinson disease stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARTHRITIS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS OSTEOPOROSIS PARKINSON DISEASE STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Exeter

Exeter, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom

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