SynthesisFrontiers in public health2026
Effects of wearable devices on gait, balance, and motor function in people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of wearable devices on gait, balance, and motor function in people with Parkinson's Disease (PwPD) through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across international and Chinese databases to identify relevant studies published from database inception through December 2025. Data were independently screened, extracted, and analyzed using RevMan 5.4 and Stata 16. Subgroup analyses were conducted based on the FITT principle, including intervention duration, weekly frequency, feedback modality, and device category. Results: A total of 13 RCTs comprising 380 participants were included. The meta-analysis revealed that wearable devices were associated with selective improvements in certain gait and motor outcomes among PwPD. Specifically, improvements were observed in several key measures, including walking speed [MD = 0.07, 95% CI (0.01, 0.12), Conclusion: These findings suggest that wearable devices may selectively improve gait (walking speed), dynamic balance (TUGT), and motor function (UPDRS-III) in PwPD, but evidence for and quality of life remains limited. Further high-quality randomized controlled trials with standardized protocols are warranted to confirm these findings and guide clinical implementation. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251246681, identifier, CRD420251246681.
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