๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-03-23
Vibrotactile Balance Belt Effect on Improving Gait (NCT07253532)
Impact of Vibrotactile Stimulation Via BalanceBelt and IMU-based Gait Analysis in Individuals With Balance Disorders
๐ข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic โ๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will examine the effect of using a vibrotactile feedback implemented into a belt, at improving gait in those with gait disorders.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions โ Baltimore, Maryland
Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions โ Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center โ Baltimore, Maryland
๐ Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (410) 955-9567
Email: mschube1@jhmi.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
๐ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.