Friday, 19th April 2019
When you see your doctor, they usually ask how you have been. Sometimes it may be hard to remember or describe your symptoms and this is where a monitoring device may help you.
The PKG Watch® is a wrist worn device that records your Parkinson’s symptoms and reminds you when to take your Parkinson’s disease medication as prescribed by your doctor.
The PKG® Watch should be worn by the patient for 6-10 days. At the end of the recording period, the data is uploaded for processing. The PKG® is generated and emailed to the patient’s clinician, graphically and numerically depicting the movement of the patient.
The PKG® shows scores representative of dyskinesia and bradykinesia, compared to controls, throughout the day and from day to day. Other information such as medication compliance, motor fluctuations, immobility, tremor and periods where the PKG® Watch was not worn are also shown.
NOTE: There may be some flexibility in the criteria. We encourage you to register and discuss your circumstances with the trial coordinator who can assess your eligibility
Study Clinics
*Are new locations for 2019
^Site is still being finalised – dependant on interest
You will be required to attend a participating clinic on at least three occasions and as many as seven times. Participating clinics will be available Australia wide.
You will undergo examinations and tests similar to when you visit your neurologist. Before each visit, you will also be asked to wear a PKG watch for a week.
Based on the various tests, doctors may change your medication to improve the control of your Parkinson’s.
Email: PKG@florey.edu.au
Phone: +61 439 207 518