Multimodal Haptic Feedback for Plantar Sensory Substitution

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Hypoesthesia

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06232512

Run by

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

People needed

100

Starts

2023-04-20

Expected to finish

2026-06-23

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Able to ambulate 10 meters with or without assistance
• Able and willing to give written consent and comply with study procedures

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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