Wearable patch promises stress relief without pills
NCT ID NCT06708715
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a topical patch called PEACE that uses gentle vibrations to help people feel less stressed or anxious. 150 adults aged 18 to 85 who have stress or anxiety will wear either the active patch or a sham (fake) patch for 14 days. Researchers will measure changes using standard stress and quality-of-life surveys, and track any changes in medication use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PEACE Patch (a topical patch with haptic vibrotactile trigger technology)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free option for managing everyday stress and anxiety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study using subjective surveys. The sham patch may produce similar results, and long-term benefits are unknown.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2023
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ages 18 to 85, inclusive 2. Able to provide written informed consent 3. Have received a PEACE Patch from their treating clinician if in treatment group. 4. Is a patient who has been diagnosed with experienced stress or anxiety related issues. 5. Have received a Sham Patch if assigned tot eh Control Group Exclusion Criteria: 1. Use of drugs of abuse (illicit or prescription) 2. Pregnancy 3. Existing or planned implantation of Pacemaker or other electrical devices
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stein Medical
Tyrone, Georgia, 30290, United States
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