Title:
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING A DELAY IN THE GASTRIC EMPTYING TIME FOR A PATIENT USING A TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRO-DERMAL PATCH
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2017/205047
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The disclosed wearable device modulates a patient's gastric emptying time and/or gastric retention time. The wearable device includes a microprocessor, electrical stimulator and at least one electrode configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the epidermis, through a range of 0.1mm to 10 mm or a range of 0.1 mm to 20 mm of the dermis, of a T2 dermatome to a T12 dermatome or meridian of the patient, a C5 to a Tl dermatome across the hand and/or arm, and/or the upper chest regions. The device is adapted to provide electrical stimulation as per stimulation protocols and to communicate wirelessly with a companion control device configured to monitor and record appetite patterns of the patient. The control device is also configured to monitor, record, and modify stimulation parameters of the stimulation protocols.
Inventors:
PEREZ RAUL E (US)
HONG PETER I (US)
DIIANNI STEVEN (US)
MALAVE LUIS JOSE (US)
STENGEL BRAD (US)
HONG PETER I (US)
DIIANNI STEVEN (US)
MALAVE LUIS JOSE (US)
STENGEL BRAD (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2017/031769
Publication Date:
January 04, 2018
Filing Date:
May 09, 2017
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ELIRA INC (US)
International Classes:
A61N1/36
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2015033152A2 | 2015-03-12 |
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
DALAL, Sona (US)
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