NCT06232512 Multimodal Haptic Feedback for Plantar Sensory Substitution
| NCT ID | NCT06232512 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Shirley Ryan AbilityLab |
| Condition | Hypoesthesia |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-04-20 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2023-04-20 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-01.
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Brief Summary
The study will explore the use of a haptic device for sensory substitution in individuals with a movement disorder that has caused loss of plantar sensation. The haptic device consists of two components. The first element is a flexible insole with embedded pressure-sensing elements that transmit the spatial patterns of applied foot pressure over time. The second element is a haptic receiver with embedded actuators that vibrate or heat up in proportion to the transmitted pressure patterns, thus substituting the patient's lost plantar sensation.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Able to ambulate 10 meters with or without assistance * Able and willing to give written consent and comply with study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to give written consent or comply with study procedures * Unable to perceive unsafe levels of heat in relevant areas * Has a motor complete spinal cord injury * Have transfemoral (above knee) amputation * Any condition that would prevent the safe completion of study activities, as determined by the Principal Investigator
Contact & Investigator
Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06232512 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Hypoesthesia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06232512 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06232512 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at saalla@sralab.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06232512 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Chicago, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06232512 clinical trial?
NCT06232512 is sponsored by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The principal investigator is Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.