Robot fingers ease Parkinson's pain and stiffness in small trial
NCT ID NCT07384364
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This small study tested a robotic device (BackHug) that uses 26 robotic fingers to massage the back in 16 adults with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease. Over two weeks, participants had four 40-minute sessions. Researchers measured changes in mobility, back pain, and sleep quality. The goal was to see if this non-invasive therapy could help with movement and comfort. Results are preliminary and need larger studies.
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The Manual Therapy Clinic
Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5EH, United Kingdom
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