Wearable gadget aims to stop falls in neuropathy patients
NCT ID NCT06959277
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a device called Walkasins, worn on the lower legs, that vibrates to give sensory feedback about foot pressure. The goal is to see if using it daily for six months improves balance and walking in 200 adults aged 55+ with peripheral neuropathy. Participants will do walking tests and report their fall experiences, comparing results to a control group that gets the device later.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Walkasins (a lower limb sensory prosthesis device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this device could help people with peripheral neuropathy feel more stable and reduce their risk of falling during daily activities.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (200 people) and the device is not a treatment for the underlying nerve damage. It may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits are uncertain.
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Dent Neurologic Institute
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Fairview Frontiers
RECRUITINGSaint Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States
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Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02131, United States
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OrthoArizona--Mesa Arbor Avenue
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGMesa, Arizona, 85206, United States
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