Robot fingers ease Parkinson's pain and stiffness in small trial
Symptom relief
Completed
This small study tested a robotic device (BackHug) that uses 26 robotic fingers to massage the back in 16 adults with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease. Over two weeks, participants had four 40-minute sessions. Researchers measured changes in mobility, back pain, and sleep qua…
Sponsor: Pacla Medical Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:40 UTC