NCT07281794Recruiting
Clinical Validity of the DANU Sports System for Gait and Balance Assessment in Parkinson's Disease
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 12 Feb 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
This observational study aims to explore the use of the DANU Smart Socks for gait and balance assessment in people with Parkinson's (PwP). The study will compare walking and balance outcomes produced by DANU from people with Parkinson's (PwP) and a group of healthy individuals of similar age. The project aims to investigate if the gait and balance data collected are linked to measures of Parkinson's symptoms such as disease progression and cognitive abilities. Gait and balance outcomes will be obtained through one observational laboratory visit.
- Status (registry)
- Recruiting
- Study type
- Observational
- Enrollment
- 60 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 16 Sept 2025
- Start date
- 8 Aug 2025
- Primary completion date
- Sept 2027
- Lead sponsor
- Northumbria University
- Diseases
- Parkinson disease
- NCT number
- NCT07281794
What you commit to
- Study type: Observational
- Planned participants: 60
- From 8 Aug 2025 to the primary completion date, Sept 2027
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Criteria the registry did not label
- Parkinson's Group Inclusion Criteria:- Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's by a movement disorder specialist according to UK brain bank criteria.
- PD stages I-III (Hoehn and Yahr Rating Scale)
- Able to attend Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne for study visits.
- Able to walk and stand unassisted for a minimum of 2-minutes.
- Aged 50 years old or over
- Parkinson's Group Exclusion Criteria:
- History of neurological disorders other than PD (e.g., Huntington's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease etc.)
- Unable to walk or stand unaided.
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score \< 21
- Significant issues unrelated to PD that may affect gait (e.g., musculoskeletal issues, back pain, recent surgery etc.)
- Healthy Control Inclusion Criteria:
- Ability to attend Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne for study visits.
- Aged 50 years old or over.
- Able to walk and stand unassisted for a minimum of 2-minutes.
- Healthy Control Exclusion Criteria:
- History of neurological disorders (e.g. Huntington's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease etc.)
- Significant issues that may affect walking (e.g., musculoskeletal issues, back pain, recent surgery etc.)
Age in the registry: 50 years to - · Sex: All · Accepts healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumbria University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Newcastle upon Tyne | United Kingdom | Recruiting |
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