Auricular nerve field stimulation device and methods for using the same
US11813448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36036
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for treating pain or discomfort in a patient is disclosed. The method comprises stimulating a cranial nerve with an electrical signal. The pain or discomfort may be a withdrawal symptom. The cranial nerve may be in an auricular area of the patient. The cranial nerve may be cranial nerve V, cranial nerve VII, cranial nerve IX, cranial nerve X, or branches of greater and lesser occipital nerves thereof and their associated neurovascular bundles. The withdrawal symptom may result from cessation of an opioid. The method may further comprise administering a secondary drug treats one or more of the withdrawal symptoms and addiction. The secondary drug may be administered about one day to about one week after initiating the stimulating step.
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