SMART-PD: Evaluating the Impact of Smartphone-Based Wearable Technology on Motor Symptoms and Quality of Life in People With Parkinson's Disease (NCT07066163)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study aims to evaluate whether wearable technology can improve the management of motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) who experience motor fluctuations throughout the day. The project will use a smartwatch and mobile app (KinesiaU) to continuously track movement, allowing for more responsive and personalized treatment compared to traditional monitoring methods. In this pilot randomized controlled trial, 32 participants will be assigned to either: A control group receiving standard care, or A wearable device group receiving standard care plus using the smartwatch. Outcomes will be assessed over a 4-week period, focusing on changes in motor function, quality of life, and self-management. The study will also examine feasibility, adherence, and data quality. If successful, this trial will provide critical evidence for integrating wearable devices into routine clinical care for PD, paving the way for larger efficacy trials and more patient-centered care strategies.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (4 items).
Location: London Health Sciences Center.London ,Ontario — London, Ontario
Age range: 40 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion criteria:
- Physical barriers in using the wearable device.
- Atypical Parkinsonian disorder or other causes of Parkinsonism
- Inability to read or write English.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- London Health Sciences Center.London ,Ontario — London, Ontario
- London Health Sciences Center — London, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (519) 663-3187
Email: deepa.dash@lhsc.on.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.