Could a vibrating glove help Parkinson's patients move better?
NCT ID NCT05830110
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests special gloves that vibrate in a pattern to help people with moderate Parkinson's disease move more easily. Thirty participants wear the gloves at home for months. Researchers measure changes in movement scores to see if the vibration therapy works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Vibrating gloves (vibrotactile coordinated reset stimulation)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free, non-invasive way to improve movement and reduce stiffness for people with Parkinson's.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 30 people. The effect may be small or not last, and the sham group may also improve.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Synergic Medical Technologies
Eugene, Oregon, 97403, United States