| Device | Sponsor | Summary |
Fall Detection Systems |
Phillips, GreatCall, etc. | • Detect a fall
• Connect to Certified Response Agent |
mPower App |
Sage Bionetworks, Unv. of Rochester, MJFRF | • Track symptoms using memory game, finger tapping, speaking, walking
• Collect data from wearable device |
Non-Invasive Galvanic Vestibular Stimulator |
Unv. of Gothenburg, Sweden, collaboration with NASA | • Target loss of motor control, tremors, stiffness
• Electrically stimulates vestibular system to improve balance • Tested in both medicated and un-medicated patients; greater effect in un-medicated patients |
BalanceWear® BW300 |
Motion Therapeutics, Inc., CA | • Balance-Based Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Strategic Weighting Full Torso Device
• Flexible weights placed in garment based on Body Chart Weight Locator • Improve the balance and stability |
| Mobile App
|
Roche | • Continuous measurement of disease fluctuation
• Objective measures and realtime monitoring of Tx response by HCP |
STIMband |
Johns Hopkins Unv. | •3D printed device with electrodes, fits over a patient’s head
•Apply electrical stimulation to ease symptoms |
Personal Kinetigraph (FDA cleared) |
Global Kinetics Corporation | • Collects data on movement
• Reminds patient to register levodopa ingestion • Info sent to Physician; MAY lead to treatment decisions |
Calibrace |
AbiliLife | • Increases postural stability by realigning shoulder and spine
• Functional, breathable, light; may prevent falls |
