Testing a wearable system for walking and balance in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a wearable system (DANU Sports) that measures how you walk and keep your balance. It aims to see if the system can help people with Parkinson's disease track their movement problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease by a movement disorder specialist.
- You can walk and stand without help for at least 2 minutes.
- You are able to travel to Northumbria University in Newcastle for study visits.
- You do not have other neurological conditions like stroke, Alzheimer's, or multiple sclerosis.
- You do not have major health issues unrelated to Parkinson's that affect your walking (like recent surgery or severe back pain).
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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