Home monitoring for Parkinson's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses a Fitbit to track movement and symptoms from home. It is for people who are newly referred or recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
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Who can take part
- You are newly referred to the UIHC Movement Disorders Clinic or have been diagnosed with Parkinson's within the past 6 months.
- You are not already confined to a wheelchair or bed.
- You can speak and understand English.
- You are able to give your own consent to participate.
- You have a smartphone that can run the Fitbit app.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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