Vibrating leg wraps help seniors with numb feet walk more easily
NCT ID NCT06975423
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a device called Walkasins, worn on the legs, that vibrates to give sensory feedback to older adults who have lost some feeling in their feet. The goal is to see if it helps them walk more automatically and with less mental effort. The study involves 30 people aged 65 to 95 who walk slowly.
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Clinical and Translational Research Building
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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