Neurodegenerative disease treatment
US11369809B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and/or improving cognitive function, in particular those associated with protein oligomers, aggregates or deposits, using acoustic energy, such as ultrasound. An 5 example of such a neurodegenerative disease is Alzheimer's disease. The present invention provides a method of improving cognitive function and/or memory in an individual with impaired memory and/or executive function, the method including the steps of identifying a region of the brain of the individual to be treated with acoustic energy, applying a clinically safe level of acoustic energy to the region, thereby 10 saturating or substantially saturating the region with acoustic energy, thereby improving memory in the individual.
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