ALS treatment
US9486381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/5046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in a human subject is provided. A first vibration stimulation member is introduced into a posterior part of a first nasal cavity of the human subject. By means of the first vibration stimulation member, vibrations are imparted to the posterior part of the first nasal cavity at frequency in a range of from 60 to 70 Hz. A second vibration simulation member is arranged between the trapezius muscle and the sternocleidomastoid muscle on a first side of the neck of the human subject; and by means of said second vibration stimulation member, vibrations are imparted to the first side of the neck at a frequency in a range of from 30 to 50 Hz.
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