Many have initiated conversations over the years around the nuance of their individual disease with the question around whether their experience would be helpful for research. MJFF believes it can! In essence, your day is our data so we have launched a significant program to allow you to contribute data in the search for a cure. This project is high risk in the sense that we need tons of people to participate. Please consider getting involved!


MJFF Pilot Study: Fox Insight Wearables

Wearable devices — smartphones and smartwatches — represent a new way to passively collect your data. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has recently launched a wearables component of its new virtual research hub, called Fox Insight. The Fox Foundation is conducting an exclusive pilot of Fox Insight Wearables, where your participation — simply by wearing a watch and carrying your smartphone — will help us capture new data about the lived experience of Parkinson's disease (PD).
Until now, it has been difficult for researchers to capture a truly accurate picture of the day-to-day patient experience, slowing progress toward a cure. Today, wearable devices have the potential to revolutionize how we collect this critical information from patients.

How does the study work?
1. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and then fill out the form at http://www.michaeljfox.org/wearfoxinsight/enroll.
2. Receive your complimentary Pebble watch in the mail.
3. Install the Fox Insight app on your phone.
4. Wear the Pebble watch for at least six weeks.

Who is eligible to participate?
Individuals who meet the following criteria are eligible for enrollment:
• Have Parkinson's and are 30+ years old.
• U.S. resident.
• Own an Android smartphone (not an iPhone). Eligible devices include Samsung, HTC, Motorola, LG, etc. version 4.2 or later. You can check on your Android by going to Settings > General > About phone > Software Info > Android Version.

How to enroll:
Fill out the simple form at http://www.michaeljfox.org/wearfoxinsight/enroll. If you are already registered on Fox Insight, please make sure to use the same email address you used to register for Fox Insight. You may contact wear@foxinsight.org with any questions.

Thanks! Debi