ViBandz Feasibility Study

NCT07458568 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: STUDY00003819
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Pediatrics; Neurologic Dysfunction; Vibration Therapy

Keywords

pediatrics; vibration therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• End User System Usability Feedback on ViBandz

  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.

  3-6 months

Interventions

ViBandz DEVICE

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.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Months - 17 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Minimum of 15 children and their parent/LAR (dyad) who have a neurologic condition resulting in abnormal movement of at least one extremity to be enrolled at Children's Mercy Hospital.

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• Wards of the state
• English-speaking
• Non-English speaking

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City: lead

Study Sites (1)

Children's Mercy Hospital

Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neurologic Manifestations

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Megan Blaufuss, OTR/L, MS, CPAM

CONTACT

913-696-5028; mmblaufuss@cmh.edu

Ryan Thompson, MS

CONTACT

rmthompson@cmh.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Education Coordinator - PTOT

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 5, 2026
• First Posted: March 9, 2026
• Study Start: April 7, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 31, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Last Updated: April 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)