Feasibility of using thigh-worn trackers to measure daily activity in people with Functional Neurologic Disorder
Official title: Feasibility and Construct Validity of Remotely Measured Activity Behavior for Individuals With Functional Neurologic Disorder
Run by University of Colorado, Denver · NCT07478666 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We’re testing if a thigh-worn accelerometer can reliably track daily activity in people with FND and see how those activity measures relate to clinician and patient reports.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Denver, CO) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 16, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07478666 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with a neurologist-confirmed FND (motor, sensory, dizziness, or seizure symptoms) and age-/sex-matched healthy controls without major mobility-impairing conditions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose daily activities cannot be measured reliably by the wearable or who have conditions that severely limit mobility may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study tests whether remotely collected activity data from a thigh-mounted accelerometer can reflect how FND symptoms affect daily functioning. It will enroll 20 individuals with FND and use a wearable device (activPAL4) worn for 7 days to measure steps, sedentary time, and transitions to standing. The study compares activity patterns between FND participants and matched healthy controls, and includes qualitative interviews to understand participants’ experiences of daily activity. Feasibility will be judged by enrollment pace, device wear adherence, retention, and acceptability of procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, continuous activity data could complement clinical assessments and provide a real-world view of how FND affects daily life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in related conditions has shown that wearable activity data can reflect real-world function, though application to FND is still emerging.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participants with FND: •Neurologist-confirmed diagnosis of functional neurologic disorder with motor symptoms, sensory symptoms, dizziness, and/or seizures Healthy Controls: * Roughly matched to participants with FND for age and sex * Free from major disease that affects mobility (e.g., neurologic, movement, cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and psychiatric disorders) by history. Exclusion Criteria: Participants with FND * Physical or cognitive symptoms impairing ability to engage with the protocol (e.g., seizure frequency \> 10/day). * Diagnosis of other major neurologic, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or psychiatric disorder that affects mobility as determined by the principal investigator
Where it's running
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, Co, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Elliot J Gann, DPT
- Email: elliot.gann@cuanschutz.edu
- Phone: 650-282-0897
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.