Deep brain stimulation for sleep and movement disorders
US9770204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Delivery of electrical stimulation to the substantia nigra and the subthalamic nucleus of a brain of a patient are independently controlled in order to treat sleep and movement disorders. Electrical stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus may be effective in treating symptoms associated with a movement disorder, and electrical stimulation of the substantia nigra may be effective in treating symptoms associated with a sleep disorder. During a sleep state of the patient, a sleep stage of the patient may be determined, and an electrical stimulation device may be controlled based on the determined sleep stage. Electrical stimulation of the substantia nigra and subthalamic nucleus may be delivered at substantially the same time or at different times.
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