Low level light therapy for enhancement of neurologic function
US9795803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0645
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating a subject with low level light therapy for enhancement of neurologic function (e.g., cognitive function) is provided. The method includes noninvasively delivering light energy having a wavelength of about 630 nanometers to about 904 nanometers to the brain of the subject. Delivering the light energy can include (i) irradiating the scalp with light energy having an incident power density less than 1000 mW/cm2 and (ii) transmitting a portion of the light energy through the scalp and the skull to the brain.
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