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ArticleNature communications2024

Wearable non-invasive neuroprosthesis for targeted sensory restoration in neuropathy.

Noemi Gozzi, Lauren Chee, Ingrid Odermatt, Sanne Kikkert, Greta Preatoni, Giacomo Valle, Nikolai Pfender, Felix Beuschlein, Nicole Wenderoth, Carl Zipser and 1 more

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Article in Nature communications, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07236515 (Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Multicenter Investigation of the Leia Sensory Prosthesis on Gait and Balance in Peripheral Neuropathy.), which is not on this map. Cited by 12 papers.

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2 · The registry

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NCT07236515 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Multicenter Investigation of the Leia Sensory Prosthesis on Gait and Balance in Peripheral Neuropathy.

TypeinterventionalSponsorMYNERVA AGRan2026 to 2028Enrolled80ConditionsPeripheral NeuropathyArmsActive wearable device, Sham wearable device
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

12 citing papers in PubMed.

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  7. A Fully Self-Powered Digital Wearable System for the Auxiliary Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Noemi Gozzi *Neuroengineering Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0003-0126-7893
Lauren Chee *Neuroengineering Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Ingrid OdermattNeural Control of Movement Lab, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0009-0001-5900-3391
Sanne KikkertNeural Control of Movement Lab, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Greta PreatoniNeuroengineering Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-2174-2375
Giacomo ValleNeuroengineering Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-2637-8007
Nikolai PfenderDepartment of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.
Felix BeuschleinDepartment of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich (USZ) and University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0001-7826-3984
Nicole WenderothNeural Control of Movement Lab, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-3246-9386
Carl ZipserDepartment of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-4396-4796
Stanisa RaspopovicNeuroengineering Laboratory, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. nesta.fale@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-0567-9051

Funding

EC | EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation H2020 | H2020 Priority Excellent Science | H2020 European Research Council (H2020 Excellent Science - European Research Council) 759998Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung (Swiss National Science Foundation) 320030_175616Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung (Swiss National Science Foundation) Moveit 197271
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Peripheral neuropathy (PN), the most common complication of diabetes, leads to sensory loss and associated health issues as pain and increased fall risk. However, present treatments do not counteract sensory loss, but only partially manage its consequences. Electrical neural stimulation holds promise to restore sensations, but its efficacy and benefits in PN damaged nerves are yet unknown. We designed a wearable sensory neuroprosthesis (NeuroStep) providing targeted neurostimulation of the undamaged nerve portion and assessed its functionality in 14 PN participants. Our system partially restored lost sensations in all participants through a purposely calibrated neurostimulation, despite PN nerves being less sensitive than healthy nerves (N = 22). Participants improved cadence and functional gait and reported a decrease of neuropathic pain after one day. Restored sensations activated cortical patterns resembling naturally located foot sensations. NeuroStep restores real-time intuitive sensations in PN participants, holding potential to enhance functional and health outcomes while advancing effective non-invasive neuromodulation.

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Wearable Electronic DevicesAdultAgedElectric StimulationElectric Stimulation TherapyFemaleGaitHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeuralgiaNeural ProsthesesPeripheral Nervous System DiseasesSensation

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PMID39738088
PMCPMC11686223

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