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Zesty Exercise System for Therapeutic Engagement
Sponsor: Emory University
Summary
This study will evaluate exercise delivered through the Zesty Exercise System for Therapeutic Engagement (ZEST-E) for people with Parkinson's disease when sessions are monitored either in person or remotely. Participants will complete robot-guided exercise three times per week for three weeks. The study will assess feasibility, retention, safety, acceptability, and tolerability of remotely monitored ZEST-E and will measure changes in functional performance using the Standing Forward Reach test and the 30-Second Chair Stand test. These outcomes reflect range of motion and lower-body strength targeted by the exercise program.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2026-02
Completion Date
2028-02
Last Updated
2026-02-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
ZEST-E Robot-Assisted Exercise Program
Participants complete robot-guided exercises using the ZEST-E system. Sessions include reaching, stretching, and dual-task movements for upper and lower limbs. Before each exercise, participants view a video demonstration or receive instruction from staff. ZEST-E presents targets to tap with hands, feet, or knees and uses calibration and practice trials to set positions. The robot operates with force-limited controls, back-drivable joints, and an emergency run-stop button. Participants may request to stop the robot at any time. All participants begin with seated exercises in week 1 and may progress to standing exercises in weeks 2-3 after completing a safety tutorial. Safety supports such as mats, chairs, and gait belts are used during standing tasks. Training will consist of 1-hour bouts, 3 times/week for 3 weeks
Locations (1)
Emory University, 57 Executive Park S NE, Ste 200
Atlanta, Georgia, United States