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A new era in Parkinson’s care

Empatica Health Monitoring Platform for Parkinson’s

Enhance care for Parkinson’s patients with objective, continuous monitoring and clinical-grade insights, powered by Empatica’s powerful and patient-centric technology. Access PKG-based measures directly from patients’ homes, helping personalize treatments, improve quality of life, and reduce the burden of in-person visits.

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FDA clearance pending, expected in early 2026

Same validated algorithms, new powerful technology

Empatica’s Parkinson’s Monitoring combines PKG’s trusted, clinically validated motor assessments with Empatica’s FDA-cleared and CE MDR certified wearable technology. The result: a modern, patient-friendly way to continuously track motor symptoms and therapy response, supporting more informed and personalized treatment decisions.

Learn more about Empatica’s acquisition of PKG

Better quality of life for millions of people living with Parkinson's

Parkinson’s is a progressive, lifelong condition. While initial treatment plans may be established within weeks, patients often require periodic medication adjustments throughout their lifetime to maintain optimal symptom control. Continuous, objective monitoring can provide valuable insights of day-to-day symptom progression, enabling clinicians to tailor treatments for better symptom management that can improve outcomes and quality of life.

Simpler, meaningful, and scalable monitoring from patients’ homes

Improve patient outcomes

with validated, objective clinical measures.

Understand treatment response in real time

and adjust therapy accordingly.

Monitor continuously

through a secure, cloud-based clinician portal.

Ensure maximum compliance

with a lightweight, medical-grade wearable.

Access the most comprehensive suite

of validated movement disorder algorithms on the market.

How Parkinson's monitoring works

Medication plan is set up for the patient

Patient wears EmbraceMini during monitoring period

Patient keeps PKG Monitor app installed on phone

Data is continuously transferred to the Cloud and processed by proprietary algorithms

PKG Report PDF and data is accessible via the Portal, where compliance and issues are monitored

Designed to empower clinical decisions with medical-quality data

Powered by EmbraceMini

Small, comfortable, waterproof, and medical-grade
4x sensors
14+ days of battery
Designed to fit seamlessly into daily life
Companion app for data transfer, medication reminders, and troubleshooting

Discover EmbraceMini

Companion app for continuous data transfer

Fast and intuitive onboarding
Personalized patient experience
Notifications for easy troubleshooting
Medication reminders and logging

Cloud-based Portal for patient and data management

Manage all your monitoring through an online dashboard
Track wearing compliance across patients
Access real-time patient data and PKG reports
Spot symptom trends over time

PKG report for symptom and treatment overview

Review validated PKG measures (bradykinesia, dyskinesia, fluctuations, gait, tremor, sleep, and more) as provided in the classic PKG report
Track the timing and patterns of key symptoms
Use insights to optimize therapy and improve patient outcomes

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75%

of clinicians report PKG data influences therapy decisions.¹

89%

of patients said PKG provided data to their physician they could not provide.¹

59%

of clinicians reported improvement in patient dialogue and engagement.²

93%

of patients said they would be willing to use the PKG again to assist in the management of their Parkinson’s in the future.³

72%

of the time, uncontrolled symptoms are identified with PKG use.⁴

2x

Improvement in MDS-UPDRS score with PKG vs standard of care.⁴

1. Nahab FB, Abu-Hussain H, Moreno L. Evaluation of Clinical Utility of the Personal KinetiGraph in the Management of Parkinson’s Disease. Advances in Parkinson’s Disease. 2019;8:42-61. https://doi.org/10.4236/apd.2019.83005
2. Joshi R, Bronstein JM, Alcazar J, et al. An Observational Study of PKG Movement Recording System Use in Routine Clinical Care of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Front Neurol. 2019. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2019.01027
3. Price J, Martin H, Ebenezer L, Cotton P, Shuri J, Martin A, Sauerbier A. A service evaluation by Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialists of Parkinson’s Kinetigraph (PKG) movement recording system—use in routine clinical care of patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Poster presentation.
4. Woodrow H, Horne M, Fernando C, Kotschet K, Treat to Target Study Group. A blinded, controlled trial of objective measurement in Parkinson’s disease. NPJ Parkinson’s Disease. 2020;6:35. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41531-020-00136-9

“This is a fantastic example of how technology is driving cutting-edge innovation in healthcare, allowing remote monitoring of patients that can dramatically improve their quality of life and independence as well as freeing up valuable clinician time.”

— Sajid Javid, Former UK Health and Social Care Secretary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is changing with the PKG system under Empatica?

The PKG system is now integrated into the Empatica Health Monitoring Platform, using the EmbraceMini wearable instead of the legacy PKG watch. All algorithms, reports, and clinical measures you rely on remain unchanged, while device comfort, compliance tools, and workflow management significantly improve.

Is the PKG report the same as before?

Yes. Clinicians receive the classic PKG report, using the same validated algorithms and interpretation. The interface for accessing the report is now available through Empatica’s cloud-based Care Portal.

Are the PKG algorithms identical to the previous (legacy) PKG system?

Yes, all validated motor assessment algorithms are unchanged. Clinicians can expect clinical comparability and continuity with previous PKG data.

Can I compare PKG data collected with the old device to data collected with EmbraceMini?

Yes. Because the algorithms and report structure remain the same, as long as clinicians have previous reports downloaded and stored locally, they can interpret data across devices with confidence. Interpretation guidelines and clinical meaning remain the same.

How does EmbraceMini compare to the previous PKG watch?

EmbraceMini delivers the same clinical insights with significantly improved patient experience and usability:

14+ days battery life
Smaller and lighter
More comfortable for continuous wear
Designed for everyday use
Waterproof
Automatic data uploads via the companion app

Is device accuracy or data quality affected by switching to EmbraceMini?

No. EmbraceMini provides superior sensor fidelity, with improved robustness, comfort, and battery life. The validated PKG algorithms process data to deliver the same clinical metrics as before. Read our white paper to see the analytical equivalence between the EmbraceMini and PKG watch.

Is off-label use possible?

Where regulations permit, off-label use may be possible but should be evaluated by the local clinical team.

Can patients purchase EmbraceMini or the Parkinson’s monitoring service for themselves?

No. The Parkinson’s monitoring solution is a medical service for clinician use only. Patients must be enrolled through a healthcare provider who can interpret the PKG report and incorporate the insights into their care plan. Patients interested in the service should speak with their neurologist or clinic.

How can the data be accessed?

Through the Empatica Care Portal, which provides the classic PKG report, real-time wearing compliance, and patient management tools.

Can this solution be used in clinical studies?

The Empatica Health Monitoring Platform is widely used across clinical trials and research studies, offering validated endpoints and continuous home monitoring. Talk to our team to receive more information.

How long is each monitoring session?

Monitoring does not need to be time-boxed. The Empatica Health Monitoring Platform supports continuous, long-term monitoring, allowing healthcare professionals to review symptom trends and physiological patterns over weeks or months. You can opt for 7-day periodic reporting, or adopt continuous monitoring depending on your care goals.

Is there an option for patients to log medications?

Yes, a new companion app, called PKG Monitor, will allow patients to add doses, and keep a digital medication log. Medication intake will appear inside the report to provide additional context for interpreting PKG measures.

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