Can a High-Tech wearable steady the steps of nerve damage patients?

NCT ID NCT07236515

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a wearable device called the Leia sensory prosthesis in 80 adults with peripheral neuropathy, a condition that often causes balance problems and unsteady walking. Participants will either use the active device or a sham version for two months. The main goal is to see if the device improves gait and balance, as measured by a standard walking test.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
wearable sensory prosthesis device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a non-invasive way to help people with peripheral neuropathy walk more steadily and reduce fall risk.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 80 participants, and the device is compared to a sham version, so the real benefit may be small or absent. It also requires regular clinic visits and home use, which may not suit everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ensemble Hospitalier de la Côte (EHC)

    RECRUITING

    Morges, 1110, Switzerland

  • Hôpital de la Tour

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Meyrin, 1217, Switzerland

  • Universitätsklinik Balgrist

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Zurich, 8008, Switzerland

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