Home-Based Monitoring for Parkinson's Disease
Home-Based Monitoring in Parkinson's Disease
Recruiting
Observational Study
Parkinson Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 110
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Jacob E. Simmering · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with possible or recent Parkinson's disease. Participants will perform tasks at home, track their activity with a device, and make recordings to help understand the disease better.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been newly referred to the UIHC Movement Disorders Clinic
- I am a patient at the UIHC Movement Disorders Clinic
- I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
You may not be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease before
- I am confined to a wheelchair or bed
- I do not speak English
- I am a prisoner
- I cannot provide my own informed consent
- My phone cannot support the Fitbit app
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the usefulness of automated analysis of speech, physical activity measures tracked using wearable devices at home, and tremor detection measured using computer-vision analysis of smartphone video to detect impairments related to Parkinson's disease and improve prediction of one-year progression.
Participants will attend a short research visit…
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Eligibility Criteria
Group 1: People newly referred with possible Parkinson's disease
Inclusion Criteria
1\. Newly referred to UIHC Movement Disorders Clinic
Exclusion Criteria
1. Prior diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
2. Confined to wheelchair or bed
3. Non-English speaking
4. Prisoner status
5. Inability to provid…
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