Selective nerve stimulation for the treatment of eating disorders
US7499752B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for treating persons suffering from an eating disorder includes direct or indirect stimulation of selected areas of the brain associated with a symptom of the eating disorder. The stimulation regimen is programmable to enable physician optimization of stimulation signal parameters to ameliorate at least one symptom of bulimia or another eating disorder. Certain embodiments employ deep brain stimulation and/or sensing together with cranial nerve stimulation and/or sensing.
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