Vibrotactile Balance Belt Effect on Improving Gait

NCT07253532 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2026-03-27

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study will examine the effect of using a vibrotactile feedback implemented into a belt, at improving gait in those with gait disorders.

Conditions

  • Vestibular Hypofunction
  • Ataxia - Other
  • Gait Impairment

Interventions

DEVICE

BalanceBelt

The BalanceBelt is a lightweight, wearable device designed to assist individuals with balance impairments. It provides real-time vibrotactile feedback around the waist, which aligns with the user's posture and movements. By delivering sensory cues, the BalanceBelt aids users in maintaining stability and improving awareness of trunk tilt during daily activities. Its non-invasive design allows for continuous use and can be discreetly worn under clothing. The device aims to enhance safety, confidence, and independence for individuals with balance dysfunction, supporting both rehabilitation and long-term mobility improvements.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Jennifer Millar, MD · Johns Hopkins University

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-20
Primary Completion
2030-12-01
Completion
2030-12-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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