Cranial nerve stimulation to treat depression during sleep
US9302109B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes determining sleep cycle information related to a sleep cycle of a patient based on body parameter data. The method also includes adjusting a cranial nerve stimulation parameter based on the sleep cycle information. The method further includes applying a cranial nerve stimulation therapy to treat depression based on the adjusted cranial nerve stimulation parameter.
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