SMART-PD: Evaluating the Impact of Smartphone-Based Wearable Technology on Motor Symptoms and Quality of Life in People With Parkinson's Disease

What this study is about

This study aims to evaluate whether wearable technology can improve the management of motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) who experience motor fluctuations throughout the day. The project will use a smartwatch and mobile app (KinesiaU) to continuously track movement, allowing for more responsive and personalized treatment compared to traditional monitoring methods. In this pilot randomized controlled trial, 32 participants will be assigned to either: A control group receiving standard care, or A wearable device group receiving standard care plus using the smartwatch. Outcomes will be assessed over a 4-week period, focusing on changes in motor function, quality of life, and self-management. The study will also examine feasibility, adherence, and data quality. If successful, this trial will provide critical evidence for integrating wearable devices into routine clinical care for PD, paving the way for larger efficacy trials and more patient-centered care strategies.

Who can join (things the study team will check)

✅ You may be able to join if…

• Meet criteria for Parkinson's disease using MDS Clinical Diagnostic Criteria for Parkinson's Disease
• Presence of Motor fluctuations based on movement disorder neurologist assessment.
• Motor ability to use the wearable device and access the wearable device application.
• Cognitively ability to do ADL's and use the wearable device and access the wearable device application based on clinician's judgment.
• Knowledge of English to enter medication details in the wearable device application.

🚫 You may not be able to join if…

• Physical barriers in using the wearable device.
• Atypical Parkinsonian disorder or other causes of Parkinsonism
• Inability to read or write English.

Where this trial is running

• London Health Sciences Center.London ,Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
• London Health Sciences Center, London, Ontario, Canada

Who to contact

deepa dash · 15196633187 · deepa.dash@lhsc.on.ca

It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT07066163.