NCT07458568 · Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
ViBandz Feasibility Study
What this study is about
This is a single site, mixed methods, feasibility study of the ViBandz device at a Midwest pediatric tertiary care hospital in a physical and occupational therapy clinic.
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This is a single site, mixed methods, feasibility study of the ViBandz device at a Midwest pediatric tertiary care hospital in a physical and occupational therapy clinic.
Interventions
DEVICE
ViBandz
ViBandz is a device with straps and small vibrating motors that can be worn over muscles for stimulation and targeted vibration therapy. It was created to address the need for a hands-free vibrating device. There are different motor sizes and strap sizes for best fit with the patient. ViBandz also features a base station for powering the device and a key fob used to control the vibration therapy. Once all appropriate signatures have been obtained and all family/subject questions have been addressed, the subject will undergo their scheduled standard clinical Care (SOC) visit. The time with the ViBandz (10-15 minutes) will be less than full traditional targeted therapy (45 minutes) will help to control for subject fatigue as the vibration feeling stimulates muscles.: Video recordings via an iPad or similar device may be obtained during the subject's visit. These videos will allow for a closer inspection of subject interaction with the ViBandz.
Primary outcome measures
End User System Usability Feedback on ViBandz
Time frame: 3-6 months
Overall themes to be investigated will include ease of use, perceived comfort in using the ViBandz in the home setting, suggestions for changes/improvements to the ViBandz, and any additional comments. This will be gathered through the use of the System Usability Survey that will be administered via REDCap to parents following use of the ViBandz device for targeted vibration therapy.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- (Children):
- Children of ages 6 months to 17 years old
- Neurologic conditions resulting in abnormal movement of at least one extremity
- Appointment scheduled in CM PT/OT clinic that would include targeted focal vibration as a standard of care
Exclusion criteria
- (Children):
- Wards of the state Inclusion Criteria (Parent/LAR):
- Parent or Legally Authorized Representative of a child with inclusion criteria above
- English-speaking Exclusion Criteria (Parent/LAR):
- Non-English speaking
Where
- Kansas City, Missouri
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Apr 27, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations