MIT class project turns into an FDA-cleared treatment for tremors

I have essential tremor. Hearing about new treatment options is exciting. At one time my pediatric neurologist basically said the only kind of treatment had real nasty side effects, and most recently the prescription pill I tried also presented side effects that weren't worth it.

I'm going to look into this when I can. would love to try it if it's financially feasible.

ETA: Looking at their website and all the models in the photos are older people...

As someone diagnosed with ET since high school that's kind of funny.

This is the kind of technology application that I can get behind. What a wonderful project and great to see the original person with the idea so skeptical that it could work, be outvoted and then see their idea come to life.

The original demo was with a parkinsons sufferer but this clearance is for essential tremors - why the change?

Really glad they mentioned essential tremors. It can be quite limiting and frustrating

Very interesting, I worked on something very similar for tremors, just didn’t take it to a product or a startup for reasons. Glad to see someone did it

why did it take 9 years to not even come to market?

ah, "Today, Encora is focused on building a national sales force and working to secure coverage from insurers."

note that "FDA Cleared" only means it's (extremely) similar to another approved device

not that they tested or approved it

it's an often marketed phrase that's meaningless

See also from the UK https://www.beechband.com/ I've tried out both that and this https://www.amazon.com/Rockhouse-Metronome-Wearable-Vibratin... and both feel similar (NB. I don't have tremor but have a family member with Parkinsons)

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> Wristband device from Encora Therapeutics started as a project in 2.009, MIT’s iconic product-design class.

Ok, maybe you're not reviewing the entire article, but at least the subtitle.