SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING APPETITE MODULATION AND/OR IMPROVING DIETARY COMPLIANCE USING AN ELECTRO-DERMAL PATCH

A wearable device for suppressing appetite or hunger in a patient includes a microprocessor, electrical stimulator and at least one electrode configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the epidermis, through a range of 0.1 mm to 10 mm or a range of 0.1 mm to 20 mm of the dermis, of a T2 frontal...

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Main Authors DIIANNI, Steven, PEREZ, Raul, E, MALAVE, Luis, Jose, GOODE, Paul, V, FAUL, John, L, HONG, Peter, I, STENGEL, Brad
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LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 03.01.2018
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Summary:A wearable device for suppressing appetite or hunger in a patient includes a microprocessor, electrical stimulator and at least one electrode configured to deliver electrical stimulation to the epidermis, through a range of 0.1 mm to 10 mm or a range of 0.1 mm to 20 mm of the dermis, of a T2 frontal thoracic dermatome to a T12 frontal thoracic dermatome or meridian of the patient and/or front or back, C5-T1 dermatome across the hand and/or arm, and/or the upper chest regions. The device includes a pad, in which the electrode is disposed, for secure placement of the device on a skin surface of a patient. The device is adapted to provide electrical stimulation as per stimulation protocols and to communicate wirelessly with a companion control device configured to monitor and record appetite patterns of the patient. The control device is also configured to monitor, record, and modify stimulation parameters of the stimulation protocols.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20160756308