System and methods for multi-site activation of the thalamus
US9592383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36135
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method to control a thalamic projecting fiber in a subject. This method involves providing a subject having a first stimulator and a second stimulator implanted in the subject's central thalamus. A stimulus signal generator is provided which is coupled to the first and second stimulators. Separate stimulus signals are provided from the stimulus signal generator to the first and second stimulators under conditions effective to control the thalamic projecting fiber in the subject. Also disclosed is an apparatus for deep brain stimulation.
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