Clinical trial Recruiting at 5 sites Interventional Ages 50 to 80

A new healthcare service model using technology for diagnosing and monitoring Parkinson's disease

Official title: A Novel Accessible and Widespread Healthcare Service Model Based on Technology Innovation for Objective (Early) Diagnosis and Therapeutic Monitoring of Parkinson's Disease Promoting Continuity of Care

Run by Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e di Perfezionamento Sant'Anna · NCT06907589 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new technology that uses wearable devices to see how well it can help diagnose and monitor Parkinson's disease in both healthy people and those with the condition.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages50 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorScuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e di Perfezionamento Sant'Anna
Academic / other
Locations5 sites (Bagno a Ripoli, Firenze and 4 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 13, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 2026
Study endsJanuary 8, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 2, 2025
Trial IDNCT06907589 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include healthy adults aged 50-80 and patients with Parkinson's disease who are not experiencing significant motor fluctuations.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe motor fluctuations or significant neurological diseases may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study utilizes the SensMode System, which includes wearable devices for analyzing upper and lower limb movements, to gather data from healthy individuals and patients with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to establish normative data for motor measures and enhance understanding of how this technology can aid in the early diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease. Participants will include healthy adults and those with varying degrees of Parkinson's symptoms, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of motor function. The study aims to promote continuity of care through innovative technological solutions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier diagnosis and better management of Parkinson's disease, improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using wearable technology for monitoring Parkinson's disease, suggesting this approach may be effective.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Healthy subjects - Inclusion Criteria:

   * Adult subjects, both sexes, aged 50-80 years old
   * MMSE score \>= 24 absence of olfactory deficit detected on IOIT olfactory test (22). Age class 50-59 years: normal with score \<=5; age class 60-69 years: normal with score \<=6; age class \> 70 years: normal with score \<=7
   * absence of neurological diseases
   * absence of functional deficit in the sphere of locomotion as a result of traumatic injury or from other cause to the upper and/or lower limbs and/or pelvis and/or spine
   * expression of informed consent to participate in the study
2. Subjects with Parkinson's disease -- Inclusion criteria:

   * adult subjects, both sexes, 50-80 years of age
   * MMSE score \>= 24
   * subjects with Parkinson's disease in the absence of motor fluctuations and dyskinesias, or subjects with Parkinson's disease with mild motor fluctuations throughout the day, but to be examined in the ON phase and in the absence of dyskinesias
   * Hoehn and Yahr stage 1, 2, 3
   * absence of functional deficit in the sphere of locomotion as a result of traumatic injury or from other cause to the upper and/or lower limbs and/or pelvis and/or spine
   * expression of informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Healthy subjects - Exclusion criteria:

   * denial of informed consent to participate in the study
   * Presence of olfactory deficit detected on IOIT olfactory test. Age class 50-59 years: hyposmia with score \>=6; age class 60-69 years: hyposmia with score \>=7; age class \> 70 years: hyposmia with score \>=8
   * body weight greater than 120 kg
   * insufficient degree of cooperation
   * malignant neoplasm in progress or with negative follow-up of less than 6 years
   * structured joint stiffness in the upper and/or lower extremities preventing proper execution of movements
   * paresis and/or plegia of upper and/or lower limb muscle groups from both peripheral and central nerve injury
   * mono/multi/poly sensory and/or motor neuropathy
   * chronic inflammatory diseases with joint involvement of the upper and/or lower limbs
   * vertiginous syndromes in the acute phase
   * neurodegenerative diseases
   * fever
   * venous thrombosis
   * cardiovascular disorders or other acute or chronic conditions capable of affecting the proper performance of motor exercises
   * spinal or joint pain of various etiologies that may affect the performance of motor exercises
   * positive history of recurrent acute cervico-brachialgia and/or lumbosciatica
2. Subjects with Parkinson's disease - Exclusion criteria:

   * Denial of informed consent to participate in the study
   * Hoenn and Yahr stage 4, 5
   * Patient who needs to use an aid (cane or walker) while walking or cannot walk unless aided by a person
   * body weight greater than 120 kg
   * insufficient degree of cooperation
   * malignant neoplasm in place or with negative follow-up of less than 6 years
   * structured joint stiffness in the upper and/or lower extremities that prevents proper execution of movements
   * paresis and/or plegia of upper and/or lower limb muscle groups from both peripheral and central nerve injury mono/multi/poly sensory and/or motor neuropathy
   * chronic inflammatory diseases with joint involvement of the upper and/or lower limbs
   * vertiginous syndromes in the acute phase
   * neurodegenerative diseases, excluding Parkinson's disease
   * fever
   * venous thrombosis
   * cardiovascular disorders or other acute or chronic conditions capable of affecting the proper performance of motor exercises
   * spinal or joint pain of various etiologies that may affect the performance of motor exercises
   * positive history of recurrent acute cervico-brachialgia and/or low back pain

Where it's running

  • Ospedale Santa Maria Annunziata AUSL Toscana Centro
    Bagno a Ripoli, Firenze, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi
    Florence, Italy
    Recruiting
  • IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Firenze
    Florence, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Ospedale Apuane AUSL Toscana Nord Ovest
    Massa, Italy
    Recruiting
  • IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Ospedale San Luca
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting

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