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Vibrating leg device tested to improve walking in young cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT05061238

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a vibrating device strapped to the leg can improve walking in young cancer survivors (ages 6-39) who have nerve damage from chemotherapy. Ten participants will have the device applied to leg muscles while their step times are measured. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can help with gait problems caused by chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Vibrating device strapped to the leg
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help young cancer survivors walk more steadily.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not improve walking at all.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MUSCLE

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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