Could a simple buzz loosen stiff legs? small trial puts vibration therapy to the test
NCT ID NCT07447934
First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tests a wearable device that vibrates leg muscles to reduce spasticity (stiffness) and improve walking. Twenty-five people with spasticity from a neurological condition will use the device for 15–60 minutes in the lab and at home. Researchers will measure muscle activity, joint flexibility, and walking speed to see if the vibration helps and where on the body it works best.
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Vibrotactile stimulation device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free way to ease muscle stiffness and improve walking for people with spasticity.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (25 people) with no control group. It is testing basic questions like where to place the device, so results may not lead to a proven treatment.
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.