Robot-Assisted Exercise Trial Opens for Parkinson Disease: ZEST-E System Targets Motor Function in Mild-Moderate PD
247 Health News Editorial
·12 June 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsNew robot-assisted exercise trial evaluates ZEST-E system for Parkinson disease motor function. Three-week intervention targets balance and strength with remote monitoring capabilities.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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