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Robot-Assisted Exercise Trial Opens for Parkinson Disease: ZEST-E System Targets Motor Function in Mild-Moderate PD

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12 June 2026

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New 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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