Plain-English translation of NCT07308418 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a small pilot study that tests whether a special smart shoe called the NUSHU can help people with Parkinson's disease walk better. The shoe contains vibration technology designed to send gentle signals to your feet during walking, which may help improve your walking speed and stride length. Researchers want to see if this device is safe, easy to use, and whether it actually makes a difference in how you walk.
Many people with Parkinson's disease experience slower walking, shorter steps, and difficulty with balance—issues that can increase fall risk and affect quality of life. Earlier research suggests that vibration might help improve walking by affecting how your body senses its position, but no one has yet tested this particular shoe in Parkinson's patients, so this study aims to fill that gap.
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You will attend a single 45-minute visit at a clinic in Zurich. During this visit, you'll put on the special vibrating shoe, receive brief instruction on how to use it, and then complete two short 2-minute walking tests—one with the vibration turned on and one without. The two tests will be separated by a 15-minute break to let any effects wear off, and you'll answer a simple questionnaire about how easy the shoe was to use and how stable you felt.
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Switzerland