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Phantom vibration syndrome is a sensory hallucination experienced by 68% of people in a study, where individuals mistakenly believe their phone is vibrating.

Phantom vibration syndrome (PVS) is indeed recognized as a legitimate phenomenon where individuals mistakenly feel their phone vibrating. Studies, including those mentioned in the evidence, support the claim that a substantial portion of people have experienced this sensation, particularly among university students and medical staff, with one study reporting 68% of participants experiencing PVS. The phenomenon is mainly associated with frequent phone usage.

April 09, 2026 Language: en 3 claims analyzed

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True Medical
There is a phenomenon called phantom vibration syndrome.
Multiple sources, including DermNet and peer-reviewed studies, confirm the existence of phantom vibration syndrome, a recognized phenomenon where individuals perceive false phone vibrations due to extensive device use.
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Web Consensus Score 90
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 80
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 85
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 80
Evidence Summary Confirmed as recognized phenomenon by multiple academic sources.
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Mostly True Scientific
In a study conducted by researchers, 68% of people experienced phantom vibration syndrome.
The evidence from a study published in The BMJ supports this statistic. It claims that 68% of the sample reported experiencing phantom vibration syndrome, consistent with the claim.
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Web Consensus Score 70
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 65
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 75
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 67
Evidence Summary Study supports statistic of 68% experiencing PVS among sample group.
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Mostly True Medical
Phantom vibration syndrome is a sensory hallucination where you mistakenly think that your phone is buzzing.
This definition is commonly accepted in the medical literature regarding phantom vibration syndrome, which describes it as the perception of a phone vibration that isn't occurring.
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Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score None
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Llm Reasoning Score 85
Llm Reasoning Weight 100
Weighted Total 79
Evidence Summary None

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