MIT Student Project Develops FDA-Cleared Device for Essential Tremor

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Published: 2026-10-02
Category: science
Source: MIT News
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A device initially conceived by MIT students for Parkinson's disease has received FDA clearance to assist adults with essential tremor. The startup, Encora Therapeutics, evolved from an MIT product-design class, with clinical trials showing 78% of patients benefited. This marks a significant step in making a new non-invasive treatment option available.

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