Could a Smartwatch-Like device ease scleroderma symptoms?
NCT ID NCT06675344
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a wearable device called Apollo Neuro can reduce fatigue and Raynaud's attacks in people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). The device delivers gentle vibrations to the skin. 160 participants will wear it daily for 6 weeks and report their symptoms. The goal is to improve quality of life without medication.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Apollo Neuro wearable device (transcutaneous vibratory stimulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage fatigue and Raynaud attacks in people with scleroderma.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial testing a device, not a cure. The benefits may be modest or not work for everyone.
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DelRicht Research Center
RECRUITINGNew Orleans, Louisiana, 70115, United States
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Scleroderma Center
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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