Testing smart socks that measure walking and balance in Parkinson's disease
Compares smart sock walking and balance data in people with Parkinson's and healthy peers.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Clinical Validity of the DANU Sports System for Gait and Balance Assessment in Parkinson's Disease
Key facts
- Where
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomSee the site
Where in United Kingdom
- Northumbria UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Northumbria University
- Trial code
- NCT07281794
- Record updated
- 12 February 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Clinical Validity of the DANU Sports System for Gait and Balance Assessment in Parkinson's Disease
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.
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.).