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Smart socks track Parkinson's gait in new study

NCT ID NCT07281794

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Northumbria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This observational study tests whether DANU Smart Socks can accurately measure walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare data from 60 participants (30 with Parkinson's and 30 healthy older adults) during a single lab visit. The goal is to see if sock-collected movement data relates to disease severity and thinking skills. No treatment or intervention is given.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Participants will be recruited if they fulfill the exclaimed participation criteria and are located within the North East of England. Participants will be recruited from our existing laboratory database, word of mouth and through visiting local groups.

Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Parkinson's Group Inclusion Criteria:- Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's by a movement disorder specialist according to UK brain bank criteria. * PD stages I-III (Hoehn and Yahr Rating Scale) * Able to attend Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne for study visits. * Able to walk and stand unassisted for a minimum of 2-minutes. * Aged 50 years old or over Parkinson's Group Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological disorders other than PD (e.g., Huntington's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease etc.) * Unable to walk or stand unaided. * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score \< 21 * Significant issues unrelated to PD that may affect gait (e.g., musculoskeletal issues, back pain, recent surgery etc.) Healthy Control Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to attend Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne for study visits. * Aged 50 years old or over. * Able to walk and stand unassisted for a minimum of 2-minutes. Healthy Control Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurological disorders (e.g. Huntington's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease etc.) * Significant issues that may affect walking (e.g., musculoskeletal issues, back pain, recent surgery etc.)

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Conditions

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Parkinson disease

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Healthy controls Parkinson disease (PD)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northumbria University

    RECRUITING

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

  • Northumbria University

    ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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