Home monitoring for Parkinson's disease using speech and activity tracking
Remote Monitoring Using Commercially Available Activity Trackers and Computer Vision Provides a Holistic, Low-cost Assessment of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
This study is testing if tracking speech and activity at home with wearable devices can help understand changes in people who are newly referred for Parkinson's evaluation or recently diagnosed with the disease.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 110 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Iowa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Iowa City, Iowa) |
| Trial ID | NCT06573762 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of automated analysis of speech and physical activity, monitored through wearable devices and smartphone video, to identify impairments associated with Parkinson's disease. Participants will be divided into two groups: those newly referred for evaluation and those recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. They will undergo a series of assessments, including motor and cognitive evaluations, and will wear an activity tracker at home for four weeks. Follow-up assessments will include video and audio recordings to track changes over time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals newly referred to the Movement Disorders clinic or those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease within the last six months.
Not a fit: Patients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease for more than six months or those who are confined to a wheelchair or bed may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the ability to monitor and predict the progression of Parkinson's disease, leading to better management of the condition.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using home-based monitoring for Parkinson's disease is gaining interest, this specific methodology combining speech and activity tracking is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion 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 provide own informed consent 6. Phone unable to support the Fitbit app Group 2: People with a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease Inclusion Criteria 1. Patient of UIHC Movement Disorders Clinic 2. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease Exclusion Criteria 1. First diagnosed \> 6 months ago 2. Confined to wheelchair or bed 3. Non-English speaking 4. Prisoner status 5. Inability to provide own informed consent 6. Phone unable to support the Fitbit app
Where this trial is running
Iowa City, Iowa
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics — Iowa City, Iowa, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jacob Simmering, PhD — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Jacob Simmering, MS, PHD, BA
- Email: jacob-simmering@uiowa.edu
- Phone: 3196788037
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.