Can a wearable patch steady aging bodies?

NCT ID NCT07781397

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a drug-free, non-invasive patch worn on the skin can help reduce fall risk and boost confidence in balance for adults aged 55 to 85. Participants wear either the active LIBERTY Patch or a visually identical sham patch daily for 7 days. Balance and mobility are measured with a wearable device and a questionnaire before and after the week. The goal is to see if this simple technology could offer a new way to prevent falls in older adults.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
A drug-free, non-invasive investigational topical patch (LIBERTY Patch) that uses haptic vibrotactile trigger technology to assist with balance and mobility, worn daily for 7 days.
What this could lead to
If effective, this patch could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce fall risk and improve confidence in daily activities for older adults.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with a small sample size. The patch may not improve balance or prevent falls, and some users might experience skin irritation or discomfort.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 150 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

55 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 55 to 85, inclusive * Able to provide written informed consent * Able to walk independently or with assistive devices * Lucid, with adequate cognitive ability to consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of severe neurological disorders (e.g., advanced Parkinson's, severe stroke history) * Known allergies to adhesives * Currently hospitalized * Use of drugs of abuse (illicit or prescription) * Severe visual/auditory impairments affecting gait or balance * Terminal illness or life expectancy less than 6 months * Severe dementia or cognitive impairment preventing consent * Ongoing physical therapy specifically targeting balance/gait * Post-stroke * Pregnant * Existing or planned implantation of a pacemaker or other electrical device

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Locations

  • Anna Toker, MD

    Mansfield, Texas, 76063, United States

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