Could a simple vibrating pad ease chemo nerve damage?
NCT ID NCT04959929
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a wearable device that vibrates the legs can help relieve persistent nerve pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy. The device, called Myovolt, is worn on the legs for about 30 minutes twice a day. Researchers are looking at how practical and acceptable the device is for patients, and whether it improves symptoms and quality of life.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a wearable device that delivers focal vibration therapy to the legs
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage chemotherapy-induced nerve pain and improve quality of life for cancer survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small feasibility study with only 13 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The device may not provide meaningful relief for everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Stephenson Cancer Center, OU Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
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