New wearable device aims to restore natural walking in Parkinson's

NCT ID NCT05818189

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a wearable device that provides gentle vibrations timed to each step, aiming to make walking more automatic for people with Parkinson's disease. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either personalized step-synchronized cues or fixed-interval cues. Researchers will measure brain activity and walking patterns to see if the device improves gait automaticity and stability.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: tactile cueing device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a wearable device that helps people with Parkinson's walk more smoothly and automatically, reducing fall risk.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 60 participants, focused on brain activity and gait measures, not clinical outcomes. The device may not improve walking in daily life or may be too cumbersome for regular use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parkinson disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PARKINSON DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oregon Health and Science University
RECRUITING

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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