# Tremor Therapy Wearables Cala kIQ Improves the Lives of People with Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-10-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cala-kiq References: [time](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/6324301/cala-klq/) & [calahealth](https://calahealth.com/)  Cala kIQ made the list of [TIME's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant) Best Inventions of 2023 in the Wellness category, and it's the only [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emeterm-smart)-cleared wearable device designed to deliver effective therapy for tremor relief on-demand. This device for people impacted by essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease integrates TAPS (Transcutaneous Afferent Patterned Stimulation) therapy, a physician-prescribed and clinically proven solution for reducing hand tremors. The wearable device works by sending electrical impulses from the wrist to the brain so that the physical effects of misfiring neurons are reduced and temporarily allowing the wearer to use their hands with more ease. This simple wearable has the potential to vastly improve quality of life, whether people want to hold books steady as they read or sip from a mug without spilling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tremor Relief Wearables:** Tremor therapy wearables offer a disruptive innovation opportunity to improve the lives of people with essential tremor and Parkinson's disease by reducing hand tremors through electrical impulses. - **Transcutaneous Afferent Patterned Stimulation (TAPS) Therapy:** TAPS therapy, integrated into wearable devices, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to provide a clinically proven solution for reducing hand tremors in people impacted by essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. - **On-demand Therapy Solutions:** On-demand therapy solutions, like the Cala kIQ wearable device, offer a disruptive innovation opportunity to provide effective tremor relief whenever it is needed, improving the quality of life for people with essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage tremor therapy wearables to provide innovative solutions for tremor relief in people with essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. - **Medical Device:** The medical device industry has the opportunity to develop and manufacture wearable devices integrated with TAPS therapy, offering a clinically proven solution for reducing hand tremors. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can benefit from on-demand therapy solutions like the Cala kIQ wearable device, improving the quality of life for individuals with essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand Tremor-Assisting Intelligent Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-glove.md) - [Tic-Tackling Wrist Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourettes-wrist-wearable.md) - [Symptom-Reducing Chest Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cue1.md) - [Non-Invasive Incontinence Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elitone-urge.md) - [Calming Haptic Tokens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchpoint-solution.md) - [Calming Resonance Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-relief-device.md) - [Facial Pain Relief Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acheless.md) - [Brain-Balancing Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuro-wellness-enhancer.md) - [Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-earpiece.md)