Parkinson’s disease device trialled at Addenbrooke’s Hospital

A device that could potentially improve the mobility of people with Parkinson’s disease is being trialled on inpatients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

The CUE1, which is worn on the sternum of the chest, delivers pulses and vibration intended to alleviate stiffness and improve motor skills, and it is also hoped will reduce falls.

Parkinson’s disease can cause balance problems, slow movement and tremors.

Lucy Jung, chief executive officer of Charco Neurotech, the company which developed the device, said “The CUE1 has been developed by designers, engineers and clinicians, and offers a novel, non-invasive approach to minimising the symptoms of Parkinson’s.”

Dr Alistair Mackett, a specialist of Parkinson’s disease at Cambridge University Hospitals Trust, said “I felt that it was exciting to trial the CUE1 devices as they have been shown to be safe with almost no side-effects, yet potentially helpful with mobility and a reduction in falls.

“In the UK almost 1,000 people already use the device.  We are the first hospital in the world to use them with inpatients.

“The pilot will allow us to collect data and understand how best to use the CUE1 device in people with Parkinson’s who have been admitted to hospital.”

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