New wearable device helps Parkinson's patients unfreeze their steps
NCT ID NCT06385392
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a wearable system (a haptic module and insole device) designed to detect freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease and then trigger cues to help them start walking again. The study enrolled 31 participants and aimed to validate the device's performance in daily, in-community use. The main goal was to see if the device could reduce the duration of freezing episodes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
haptic module and insole device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical, daily-use tool to help people with Parkinson's walk more freely by reducing episodes of freezing.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 31 participants. The device may not work well for everyone, and long-term benefits or safety outside a lab setting are not yet proven.
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Conditions
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Locations
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HealthPartners Neuroscience Center
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55130, United States
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Struthers Parkinson's Center
Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55427, United States