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BalanceBelt Scientific Research \u2013 Clinical Evidence<\/h1>
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To begin with, the BalanceBelt has undergone extensive clinical validation. In particular, these studies took place under the guidance of Prof. Dr Herman Kingma at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nContact us<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Kingma, H., Felipe, L., Gerards, MC. et al. “Vibrotactile feedback improves balance and mobility in patients with severe bilateral vestibular loss<\/a><\/em>“. Journal of Neurology 266, 19\u201326 (2019).<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this study, 39 patients with severe Bilateral Vestibular Loss (BVL) tested the BalanceBelt for 2 hours in the hospital. Of these 39 patients, 31 experienced a positive initial effect and subsequently tested the BalanceBelt for 1 month in daily life:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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23 out of 31 patients reported an improvement in their Mobility and Balance Score (MBS) of between 60% and 200%. <\/div>
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The average Mobility and Balance Score increased from 4.2 to 7.9. <\/div>
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Kingma, Herman & Hougaard, Dan & Berg, Raymond, “Subconscious vibrotactile stimulation improves mobility and balance in patients with bilateral vestibulopathy: adherence over 2 years.”<\/a> \u00a0<\/em>Frontiers in Neurology, (2024).<\/strong><\/p>\n

This study showed that subconscious vibrotactile stimulation improves self-reported balance and mobility in a subgroup of motivated bilateral vestibulopathy patients for whom vestibular rehabilitation did not provide sufficient results.<\/p>\n

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Figure 1: Median and range (n=65) of the Balance and Mobility Score (0 \u201310 on the y-axis) over time: pre = before starting to wear the belt; 2hrs= two hours in the hospital; 2w = after two weeks; 2m = after two months; 1y = after one year; 2y = after two years of wearing the belt daily. Of the 89 patients who initially tried the belt, 65 continued to wear it daily after two years.<\/em><\/p>\n

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BalanceBelt is participating in several international studies across different markets. Clinical results will be shared on our website once they are published.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Protheses for patients with severe bilateral vestibular loss.<\/a>
\nby Herman Kingma, published in the ENT & Audiology News in March\/April 2025.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

It all began in 2003, when one desperate patient inspired the search for better treatments for severe bilateral vestibular loss. From that starting point, researchers developed two groundbreaking solutions: the BalanceBelt and the Vestibular Implant.<\/p>\n

The BalanceBelt, in particular, offers a non-invasive option that has shown lasting benefits. Patients report better balance, improved mobility, and a higher quality of life. Even after two years of daily use, most patients continue to wear it, confirming its long-term value.<\/p>\n

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