Could a gentle buzz boost strength and ease pain in aging and stroke?

NCT ID NCT07351877

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing whether a special vibration device, used along with standard rehab, can improve muscle strength, movement, and pain in older adults and stroke survivors. About 80 participants will receive either vibration therapy plus rehab or rehab alone. The goal is to see if the vibration helps with balance, walking, and daily function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Precision vibration therapy device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve strength, balance, and reduce pain in older adults and stroke survivors.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of vibration therapy are still unproven, and individual responses may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AGING STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes
RECRUITING

Taipei, Taiwan

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