Devices and methods for treating cognitive dysfunction and depression using electrical stimulation
US11351370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for treating cognitive dysfunction and/or depression using transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation therapy may include positioning a wearable neurostimulation device about the ear of the patient, connecting the wearable neurostimulation device, to a pulse generator, and delivering a first series of stimulation pulses to at least one first electrode, the first series being configured to increase monoamine neurotransmitter availability, and delivering a second series of stimulation pulses to at least one second electrode, the second series being configured to upregulate opioid receptor agonists.
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