Watching Parkinson’s disease with wrist-based sensors
James A. Diao, Marium Raza, Kaushik P. Venkatesh, Joseph C. Kvedar
Abstract
Parkinson's disease (PD) lacks sensitive, objective, and reliable measures for disease progression and response. This presents a challenge for clinical trials given the multifaceted and fluctuating nature of PD symptoms. Innovations in digital health and wearable sensors promise to more precisely measure aspects of patient function and well-being. Beyond research trials, digital biomarkers and clinical outcome assessments may someday support clinician-initiated or closed-loop treatment adjustments. A recent study from Verily Life Sciences presents results for a smartwatch-based motor exam intended to accelerate the development and evaluation of therapies for PD.
Topics & Concepts
DiseasePhysical medicine and rehabilitationClinical trialWearable computerParkinson's diseaseMedicineWearable technologyMotor symptomsMotor functionSmartwatchRandomized controlled trialPhysical therapyComputer sciencePathologyEmbedded systemParkinson's Disease Mechanisms and TreatmentsNeurological disorders and treatmentsMuscle activation and electromyography studies