ElectroCore has been granted a patent for a method to treat symptoms of PTSD by applying electrical impulses transcutaneously to the vagus nerve. The treatment involves specific parameters and protocols for effective symptom reduction. GlobalData’s report on ElectroCore gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Treatment of ptsd using electrical impulses on vagus nerve
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11865329B2) discloses a method for treating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients. The method involves positioning a device's contact surface on the anterior portion of the patient's neck and applying an electrical impulse transcutaneously to the vagus nerve for 90 seconds to 3 minutes. This impulse, characterized by specific burst and constant periods, aims to modify the vagus nerve and reduce PTSD symptoms by alternating between positive and negative electric field charges.
The patented method includes using electrodes coupled to an energy source, attaching them to the patient's neck, and following a stimulation protocol involving multiple doses separated by specific time frames. The electrical impulse's frequency, burst period characteristics, and duration of pulses are crucial in causing the release of inhibitory neurotransmitters like GABA, serotonin, or norepinephrine in the patient's brain. The treatment paradigm can include multiple treatments per day, each comprising at least two doses administered within a short interval, with the overall protocol ranging from 2 to 12 treatments per day. This innovative approach offers a non-invasive and potentially effective way to alleviate PTSD symptoms by targeting the vagus nerve through transcutaneous electrical stimulation.
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