Plain-English translation of NCT07281755 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This trial is testing DANU Smart Socks—special socks embedded with sensors—to see if they can accurately measure how people with Parkinson's disease walk and balance. The socks contain pressure sensors and motion sensors that track movement details. The goal is to figure out if these socks can reliably detect problems with movement and predict who is at risk of falling.
People with Parkinson's disease often have trouble with balance and walking, which puts them at high risk of falls and injury. Right now, doctors don't have a good portable way to measure these movement problems in everyday situations. This study aims to see if wearable technology like smart socks could help identify who is most likely to fall so doctors can step in sooner.
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You would visit Northumbria University twice. At your first visit, you'll complete some questionnaires and cognitive tests, then perform several walking and balance activities while wearing standard research equipment so doctors can measure your movement. At your second visit, you'll repeat those same walking and balance tasks while wearing the DANU Smart Socks so researchers can compare how well the socks measure your movement. Each visit takes a few hours.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 25, 2026 · Not medical advice
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