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Vibrating vest may help Parkinson's patients stop freezing

NCT ID NCT03883217

Symptom relief Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a wearable device called PDVibe2 that delivers vibration therapy to improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. 12 participants with mild to moderate Parkinson's used the device while researchers measured their gait and movement. The goal was to see if the vibration could reduce freezing of gait and improve overall mobility.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

12 people

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Started

Jun 2021

Finished

Jan 2022

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Ages

21 to 95 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion criteria: * age 21 years or older * PD diagnosed by a movement disorder specialist for 3 months or longer prior to recruitment * PD medication regimen is stable over the last 3 months with no changes * Hoehn \& Yahr stage 2 (N = 13) * able to walk independently or with a simple assistive device (e.g., cane, walker) * observed by the research team to have PD related gait disturbance such as FOG, shortened or irregular stride lengths, irregular step cadence, slowed speed while on their regular treatment regimen. Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosed with a known Parkinson plus syndrome * were previously exposed to vibration treatment for gait and balance * presence of dementia (Montreal Cognitive Assessment \< 21) * additional disorders (not related to PD)impairing gait, stance, balance or coordination (e.g. stroke, leg amputations, or multiple sclerosis) * history of implantable cardiac device or any other implanted electronic device except a deep brain stimulator (DBS) * use of braces/orthotics that assist with walking * are currently in physical therapy (PT) treatment for balance or gait * peripheral neuropathy by exam * any condition that, in the opinion of the PIs, would compromise participant safety, data integrity, or data interpretation. * Children under the age of 18 * Prisoners * Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant during the course of this study since the safety of this device for an unborn child is unknown.

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Conditions

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Parkinson disease

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Parkinson disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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