A61N1/36096

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING MOOD DISORDERS

Systems for treating a mood disorder in a patient includes implantable device(s) including one or more electrodes for sensing cortical signals and for stimulating one or more brain regions. Processor/controller(s) in communication with the electrode(s) receive and process cortical signals from electrode(s) and control the stimulating of brain region(s). The system includes portable communication device(s) operable by the patient and having software for acquiring ecological mood assessment (EMA) data representative of the patient's mood and communicating the EMA data to the processor/controller(s) and/or to at least one remote processor. Sensors may also be used to record patient data. The data is processed by the processor/controller(s), and/or by a processor of the portable communication device and/or by the remote processor(s) for modulating and/or controlling the stimulation the brain region(s) to treat the mood disorder. The implantable device(s) may include a power source. The implantable device(s) may be implanted intra-cranially and/or intra-calvarially.

MULTI-MODAL SYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY
20210353940 · 2021-11-18 ·

The invention provides methods for treating a neurological disorder or deficit, such as tinnitus and phantom limb pain.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO DIAGNOSE DEPRESSION
20210353947 · 2021-11-18 · ·

A system includes one or more memory devices having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations including calculating a depression detection value based in part on a first depression-indicative value based on a first body parameter value, a second depression-indicative value based on a second body parameter value, and a weighting applied to at least one of the first depression-indicative value and the second depression-indicative value, comparing the depression detection value to a first threshold and a second threshold that is different from the first threshold to detect an onset of a depression episode, and initiating neurostimulation therapy by one or more electrodes responsive to detecting the onset of the depression episode.

Methods and devices for performing electrical stimulation to treat various conditions
11224742 · 2022-01-18 · ·

In certain variations, systems and/or methods for electromagnetic induction therapy are provided. One or more ergonomic or body contoured applicators may be included. The applicators include one or more conductive coils configured to generate an electromagnetic or magnetic field focused on a target nerve, muscle or other body tissues positioned in proximity to the coil. One or more sensors may be utilized to detect stimulation and to provide feedback about the efficacy of the applied electromagnetic induction therapy. A controller may be adjustable to vary a current through a coil to adjust the magnetic field focused upon the target nerve, muscle or other body tissues based on the feedback provide by a sensor or by a patient. In certain systems or methods, pulsed magnetic fields may be intermittently applied to a target nerve, muscle or tissue without causing habituation.

BRAIN STIMULATION SYSTEM INCLUDING DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

A system for treating a patient comprises a stimulator for stimulating brain tissue, a controller for setting stimulation parameters and a diagnostic tool for measuring patient parameters and producing diagnostic data. The stimulation parameters comprise test stimulation parameters and treatment stimulation parameters. The stimulator delivers test stimulation energy to the brain tissue based on at least one test stimulation parameter and delivers treatment stimulation energy to the brain tissue based on at least one treatment stimulation parameter. One or more treatment stimulator parameters are determined based on the diagnostic data produced by the diagnostic tool The system is constructed and arranged to treat a neurological disease or a neurological disorder. Methods of treating a neurological disease or neurological disorder are also provided.

BRAIN STIMULATION USING SUBCRANIAL ELECTRODE AND SUBCUTANEOUS ELECTRODE
20220008728 · 2022-01-13 ·

A method is described, which provides electrical stimulation to a person, where the current flows from a subcranial electrode, through a target brain region, through a separate conductive path, and back to a subcutaneous electrode, and where the parameters of the electric current pulses are set to influence the resonant properties of the brain.

Method and device for deep brain stimulation
11167138 · 2021-11-09 · ·

A method of treating Alzheimer's Disease and/or Multiple Sclerosis and/or Minimally Conscious State and/or Mood Disorders and/or vascular brain disorders where there is small vessel compromise in a subject in need thereof, comprising applying a neuromodulation signal to the 1PAG or v1PAG of the subject.

Optimizing neuromodulation stimulation parameters using blood parameter sensing

This disclosure relates to implantable neuromodulation systems and methods, and in particular to systems and methods for sensing blood-based parameter changes triggered by neural stimulation and subsequently optimizing the stimulation parameters based on feedback from the sensed blood-based parameter changes. Embodiments are directed to a method that includes delivering neural stimulation to a nerve or artery/nerve plexus based on a first set of stimulation parameters, monitoring a response to the neural stimulation that includes monitoring responses of the nerve or artery/nerve plexus and blood-based parameters of the artery, modifying the first set of the stimulation parameters based on the blood-based parameters to create a second set of stimulation parameters, and delivering the neural stimulation based on the second set of the stimulation parameters.

Non-invasive neuromodulation (NINM) for rehabilitation of brain function

A method to provide non-invasive neurostimulation to enhance a subject's attention span, concentration, multitasking ability, or alertness includes (a) engaging a subject in a brain exercise requiring use of the subject's attention span, concentration, multitasking ability, or alertness; (b) providing intraoral cutaneous stimulation of at least one of the subject's trigeminal nerve, facial nerve or lingual nerve by delivering electrical pulses to one or more stimulators situated within the subject's oral cavity, the delivery of electrical pulses occurring contemporaneously with the subject's engagement in the brain exercise; and (c) repeating steps (a) and (b) on a periodic basis.

Modular post and partition assembly for equipment sterilization

The present disclosure provides advantageous post and partition assembly that is configured and adapted to promote modularity and withstand the harsh environment of central sterile processing processes. Modular post assembly may be removed and relocated on tray without additional fasteners or components. Tray and bracket assembly may further provide identification features to correctly associate cataloged reusable medical devices to identified trays.