Could a simple vibration machine help blood cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT05893940
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether low-intensity mechanical stimulation (LIMS) vibration therapy can help blood cancer patients who are about to receive a stem cell transplant or cell therapy. The vibration board sends gentle waves through the bones, which may stimulate bone growth, improve muscle strength, and boost immune T-cell activity. Researchers will measure how much time patients can use the device and whether it improves bone density and the effectiveness of CAR T-cell therapy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Low Intensity Vibration Therapy (LIMS)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to prevent bone loss and boost immune cell activity in blood cancer patients undergoing transplant or cell therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The vibration therapy may not provide meaningful benefit, and its effect on T-cell activation is still uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGBuffalo, New York, 14263, United States
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