Company:Charco Neurotech
Page updated: 6 February 2025
The CUE1+ is a wearable, chest-mounted device that combines the principles of focused vibrotactile stimulation and cueing to help improve motor performance and alleviate freezing of gait for people with Parkinson’s.
A sleek, easy-to-use cueing device that uses focused vibrations to try and alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms but is expensive, and can be uncomfortable to wear.
Most reviewers found the device easy to set up and use. Some reviewers found the vibration buzzing noise distracting and all the female reviewers found it difficult to wear suitable clothing that they felt comfortable in while wearing the device on their chest.
Of the 7 reviewers, only 2 found the CUE1+ helped alleviate some of their Parkinson’s symptoms. These 2 reviewers found their rigidity and dyskinesia improved while using the CUE1+. The other 5 reviewers experienced no improvement at all.
Priced at £ 795, most of our review panel felt the device was too expensive, especially those who didn’t find it helped with any of their symptoms.
Occupational therapy can help people with Parkinson’s continue to carry out everyday activities when they become difficult to do. It can benefit people at all stages of the condition.
A tendency to freeze won’t disappear, but you can improve control over your freezing. Use a specific strategy or a ‘cue’ to trigger your movement once you’ve frozen.
Freezing can be a common symptom of Parkinson’s. People describe it as feeling like their feet are ‘glued’ to the ground.
There are many other types of grants, loans, schemes or financial support that you can apply for if you or someone you care for has Parkinson’s.
Charco Neurotech donated 6 free CUE1+ devices to support our panel review, and we passed these directly to the reviewers.
Charco Neurotech has in the past sponsored the Parkinson’s UK Research Conference Par-Con in 2021, and the Walk For Parkinson’s event series in 2024. Our contracts make clear that the benefits are confined to the relevant event. In particular, we make clear that sponsorship will not affect the outcome of our product review process or the views we publish.
We also have a series of policies and practices in place to make sure that our review is independent of any existing relationship between our organisations or staff. If you’d like to find out more about this, you can read about it in our transparency statement.
None yet.
Until late 2023, the device sold by Charco Neurotech was the CUE1. They retired this in favour of this new, modified CUE1+ in early 2024. The older device will still work if you have one but they are no longer for sale.
There is no definitive answer on this, unfortunately. Charco Neurotech is currently investigating the device’s compatibility with DBS. If you are unsure about using the CUE1+ device in any way, please consult your clinician.
This is where the Parkinson’s community can share their experiences. Read what other people think about CUE1+ and share your own views.
Likes it!
about 1 month ago
I'm a long time user of the earlier Cue1 model and remain very happy with the way this works. It takes a bit of getting used to. Switched on it takes a few minutes but 99/100 times reduces tremors all over. For me worth every penny.
Dislikes it!
about 2 months ago
Unfortunately it made no difference to my symptoms and despite getting help, nothing seemed to make a difference. The return and refund process worked well. This device is expensive. At least the refund offer allowed me to try it. Disappointed it didn’t work for me.
Dislikes it!
3 months ago
I didn't find this effective, there was no impact on my symptoms. I didn't use it for very long as I had DBS surgery and it wasn't clear if both could be used together. Returned for a full refund, which was a straightforward process. Think the device is expensive for what it is.