CA2637851C - Method of routing electrical current to bodily tissues via implanted passive conductors - Google Patents

Method of routing electrical current to bodily tissues via implanted passive conductors Download PDF

Info

Publication number
CA2637851C
CA2637851C CA2637851A CA2637851A CA2637851C CA 2637851 C CA2637851 C CA 2637851C CA 2637851 A CA2637851 A CA 2637851A CA 2637851 A CA2637851 A CA 2637851A CA 2637851 C CA2637851 C CA 2637851C
Authority
CA
Canada
Prior art keywords
electrical current
electrode
electrical
body tissue
target body
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
CA2637851A
Other languages
English (en)
French (fr)
Other versions
CA2637851A1 (en
Inventor
Robert Andrew Gaunt
Arthur Prochazka
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
2249020 Alberta Inc
Original Assignee
Rehabtronics Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from US11/337,824 external-priority patent/US7502652B2/en
Application filed by Rehabtronics Inc filed Critical Rehabtronics Inc
Publication of CA2637851A1 publication Critical patent/CA2637851A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of CA2637851C publication Critical patent/CA2637851C/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Classifications

    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61NELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
    • A61N1/36014External stimulators, e.g. with patch electrodes
    • A61N1/36017External stimulators, e.g. with patch electrodes with leads or electrodes penetrating the skin
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61NELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/40Applying electric fields by inductive or capacitive coupling ; Applying radio-frequency signals

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Electrotherapy Devices (AREA)
CA2637851A 2006-01-23 2007-01-23 Method of routing electrical current to bodily tissues via implanted passive conductors Active CA2637851C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US11/337,824 US7502652B2 (en) 2004-01-22 2006-01-23 Method of routing electrical current to bodily tissues via implanted passive conductors
US11/337,824 2006-01-23
PCT/CA2007/000077 WO2007082382A1 (en) 2006-01-23 2007-01-23 Method of routing electrical current to bodily tissues via implanted passive conductors

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
CA2637851A1 CA2637851A1 (en) 2007-07-26
CA2637851C true CA2637851C (en) 2016-01-05

Family

ID=38287218

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
CA2637851A Active CA2637851C (en) 2006-01-23 2007-01-23 Method of routing electrical current to bodily tissues via implanted passive conductors

Country Status (5)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1981589B1 (enExample)
JP (1) JP5108787B2 (enExample)
AU (1) AU2007207297B2 (enExample)
CA (1) CA2637851C (enExample)
WO (1) WO2007082382A1 (enExample)

Families Citing this family (70)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CA2553901C (en) 2004-01-22 2015-01-20 Rehabtronics Inc. Method of routing electrical current to bodily tissues via implanted passive conductors
US8332029B2 (en) 2005-06-28 2012-12-11 Bioness Inc. Implant system and method using implanted passive conductors for routing electrical current
US20070073354A1 (en) 2005-09-26 2007-03-29 Knudson Mark B Neural blocking therapy
US20090204173A1 (en) * 2007-11-05 2009-08-13 Zi-Ping Fang Multi-Frequency Neural Treatments and Associated Systems and Methods
US8116882B2 (en) 2008-02-15 2012-02-14 Angeltear Solutions Inc. Adjustable tissue or nerve cuff and method of use
AU2009231601B2 (en) * 2008-04-04 2014-02-27 Reshape Lifesciences, Inc. Methods and systems for glucose regulation
US20090326602A1 (en) 2008-06-27 2009-12-31 Arkady Glukhovsky Treatment of indications using electrical stimulation
US8255057B2 (en) 2009-01-29 2012-08-28 Nevro Corporation Systems and methods for producing asynchronous neural responses to treat pain and/or other patient conditions
US9327121B2 (en) 2011-09-08 2016-05-03 Nevro Corporation Selective high frequency spinal cord modulation for inhibiting pain, including cephalic and/or total body pain with reduced side effects, and associated systems and methods
EP3228350B1 (en) 2009-04-22 2025-09-24 Nevro Corporation Device for selective high frequency spinal cord modulation for inhibiting pain with reduced side effects, and associated systems and methods
EP2756864B1 (en) 2009-04-22 2023-03-15 Nevro Corporation Spinal cord modulation systems for inducing paresthetic and anesthetic effects
US8498710B2 (en) 2009-07-28 2013-07-30 Nevro Corporation Linked area parameter adjustment for spinal cord stimulation and associated systems and methods
US9409013B2 (en) 2009-10-20 2016-08-09 Nyxoah SA Method for controlling energy delivery as a function of degree of coupling
US9950166B2 (en) 2009-10-20 2018-04-24 Nyxoah SA Acred implant unit for modulation of nerves
US10751537B2 (en) 2009-10-20 2020-08-25 Nyxoah SA Arced implant unit for modulation of nerves
WO2012075198A2 (en) 2010-11-30 2012-06-07 Nevro Corporation Extended pain relief via high frequency spinal cord modulation, and associated systems and methods
JP6426085B2 (ja) * 2012-06-15 2018-11-21 ケース ウェスタン リザーブ ユニバーシティCase Western Reserve University 損傷のない神経組織伝導ブロック用の治療送達装置および方法
US10195434B2 (en) 2012-06-15 2019-02-05 Case Western Reserve University Treatment of pain using electrical nerve conduction block
US9694181B2 (en) 2012-06-15 2017-07-04 Case Western Reserve University Methods of treatment of a neurological disorder using electrical nerve conduction block
US9833614B1 (en) 2012-06-22 2017-12-05 Nevro Corp. Autonomic nervous system control via high frequency spinal cord modulation, and associated systems and methods
US9907967B2 (en) 2012-07-26 2018-03-06 Adi Mashiach Transcutaneous power conveyance device
US11253712B2 (en) 2012-07-26 2022-02-22 Nyxoah SA Sleep disordered breathing treatment apparatus
EP3705159B1 (en) 2012-07-26 2024-04-10 Nyxoah SA Insert tool for selectively powering an implant unit
US10052097B2 (en) 2012-07-26 2018-08-21 Nyxoah SA Implant unit delivery tool
US12453853B2 (en) 2013-01-21 2025-10-28 Cala Health, Inc. Multi-modal stimulation for treating tremor
ES2889752T3 (es) * 2013-01-21 2022-01-13 Cala Health Inc Dispositivos y métodos para controlar temblores
US20150238764A1 (en) 2013-05-10 2015-08-27 Case Western Reserve University Systems and methods for preventing noise in an electric waveform for neural stimulation, block, or sensing
KR101445148B1 (ko) * 2013-06-04 2014-10-01 주식회사 이노테라피 생체 이식형 전극 어셈블리
US9895539B1 (en) 2013-06-10 2018-02-20 Nevro Corp. Methods and systems for disease treatment using electrical stimulation
US9061162B2 (en) 2013-06-17 2015-06-23 Nyxoah SA Dynamic modification of modulation throughout a therapy period
US10149978B1 (en) 2013-11-07 2018-12-11 Nevro Corp. Spinal cord modulation for inhibiting pain via short pulse width waveforms, and associated systems and methods
ES2893443T3 (es) * 2013-11-27 2022-02-09 Ebt Medical Inc Sistemas para mejorar la activación eléctrica del tejido nervioso
US10556107B2 (en) 2013-11-27 2020-02-11 Ebt Medical, Inc. Systems, methods and kits for peripheral nerve stimulation
US20160263376A1 (en) 2013-11-27 2016-09-15 The Governing Council Of The University Of Toronto Systems and methods for improved treatment of overactive bladder
US11633593B2 (en) 2013-11-27 2023-04-25 Ebt Medical, Inc. Treatment of pelvic floor disorders using targeted lower limb nerve stimulation
KR102431161B1 (ko) 2013-12-22 2022-08-10 리서치 파운데이션 오브 더 시티 유니버시티 오브 뉴욕 트랜스-척추 직류 조절 시스템
EP4241666B1 (en) * 2013-12-24 2024-10-02 RGB Medical Devices S.A. Monitoring a neuromuscular blockade status
WO2015187712A1 (en) 2014-06-02 2015-12-10 Cala Health, Inc. Systems and methods for peripheral nerve stimulation to treat tremor
US10688301B2 (en) * 2014-07-24 2020-06-23 Synapstim Ltd. Device and methods for delivery of stimulation to a body tissue
CN107949421B (zh) 2015-05-21 2021-05-04 Ebt医药有限责任公司 用于治疗泌尿功能障碍的系统和方法
AU2016275135C1 (en) 2015-06-10 2021-09-30 Cala Health, Inc. Systems and methods for peripheral nerve stimulation to treat tremor with detachable therapy and monitoring units
US10603482B2 (en) 2015-09-23 2020-03-31 Cala Health, Inc. Systems and methods for peripheral nerve stimulation in the finger or hand to treat hand tremors
AU2016335931B2 (en) 2015-10-06 2019-06-27 Case Western Reserve University High-charge capacity electrodes to deliver direct current nerve conduction block
US11318310B1 (en) 2015-10-26 2022-05-03 Nevro Corp. Neuromodulation for altering autonomic functions, and associated systems and methods
US10864373B2 (en) 2015-12-15 2020-12-15 Case Western Reserve University Systems for treatment of a neurological disorder using electrical nerve conduction block
IL286747B2 (en) 2016-01-21 2024-05-01 Cala Health Inc A wearable device for the treatment of symptoms related to the urinary system
CN109310865B (zh) 2016-01-25 2022-09-13 内弗洛公司 电刺激治疗充血性心力衰竭,以及相关联的系统和方法
FR3047669B1 (fr) * 2016-02-12 2021-10-01 Chu De Rennes Centre Hospitalier Univ De Rennes Systeme et procede d'application de signaux a des sondes de nerfs vagues pour la prevention de certaines consequences de l'epilepsie
US10799701B2 (en) 2016-03-30 2020-10-13 Nevro Corp. Systems and methods for identifying and treating patients with high-frequency electrical signals
US11446504B1 (en) 2016-05-27 2022-09-20 Nevro Corp. High frequency electromagnetic stimulation for modulating cells, including spontaneously active and quiescent cells, and associated systems and methods
US12233265B2 (en) 2016-08-25 2025-02-25 Cala Health, Inc. Systems and methods for treating cardiac dysfunction through peripheral nerve stimulation
WO2018093765A1 (en) * 2016-11-15 2018-05-24 Regents Of The University Of California Methods and apparatuses for improving peripheral nerve function
EP3606604A4 (en) 2017-04-03 2020-12-16 Cala Health, Inc. PERIPHERAL NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH BLADDER HYPERACTIVITY
AU2018249498B2 (en) 2017-04-03 2023-12-14 Presidio Medical, Inc. Systems and methods for direct current nerve conduction block
WO2018195332A1 (en) * 2017-04-19 2018-10-25 Indiana University Research And Technology Corporation Methods and systems for blocking nerve activity propagation in nerve fibers
US11857778B2 (en) 2018-01-17 2024-01-02 Cala Health, Inc. Systems and methods for treating inflammatory bowel disease through peripheral nerve stimulation
CA3090776A1 (en) 2018-02-09 2019-08-15 Presidio Medical, Inc. Systems and methods for cardiac conduction block
US11813459B2 (en) 2018-02-20 2023-11-14 Presidio Medical, Inc. Methods and systems for nerve conduction block
EP3813925B1 (en) 2018-07-01 2025-08-06 Presidio Medical, Inc. Systems and methods for nerve conduction block
CN113613714A (zh) 2019-01-17 2021-11-05 内弗洛公司 用于神经疗法筛选和/或参数选择的感觉阈值和/或适应性,以及相关系统和方法
US11590352B2 (en) 2019-01-29 2023-02-28 Nevro Corp. Ramped therapeutic signals for modulating inhibitory interneurons, and associated systems and methods
WO2021007340A1 (en) 2019-07-08 2021-01-14 Bioness Inc. Apparatus and methods for providing electric energy to a subject
US11065461B2 (en) 2019-07-08 2021-07-20 Bioness Inc. Implantable power adapter
US12251560B1 (en) 2019-08-13 2025-03-18 Cala Health, Inc. Connection quality determination for wearable neurostimulation systems
US11890468B1 (en) 2019-10-03 2024-02-06 Cala Health, Inc. Neurostimulation systems with event pattern detection and classification
US12268865B2 (en) 2019-11-24 2025-04-08 Presidio Medical, Inc. Current bias as a control mechanism for electrode operation
US11730964B2 (en) 2019-11-24 2023-08-22 Presidio Medical, Inc. Pulse generation and stimulation engine systems
US20240198099A1 (en) * 2020-07-10 2024-06-20 Duke University Compositions and methods for treating cancer-associated cachexia
WO2022173871A1 (en) 2021-02-09 2022-08-18 The Regents Of The University Of California Methods and apparatuses for treating stroke using low-frequency stimulation
JP2024513688A (ja) 2021-03-12 2024-03-27 アンバー セラピューティクス リミテッド 失禁制御のためのデバイス、システム、および方法

Family Cites Families (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3204637A (en) * 1963-02-07 1965-09-07 Erich J Frank Stimulating apparatus
IL160654A0 (en) * 2001-08-28 2004-07-25 Medtronic Inc Implantable medical device for treating cardiac mechanical dysfunction by electrical stimulation
US8428717B2 (en) * 2003-10-14 2013-04-23 Medtronic, Inc. Method and apparatus for monitoring tissue fluid content for use in an implantable cardiac device
US20050165456A1 (en) * 2003-12-19 2005-07-28 Brian Mann Digital electrode for cardiac rhythm management
CA2553901C (en) * 2004-01-22 2015-01-20 Rehabtronics Inc. Method of routing electrical current to bodily tissues via implanted passive conductors
US8332029B2 (en) * 2005-06-28 2012-12-11 Bioness Inc. Implant system and method using implanted passive conductors for routing electrical current

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
AU2007207297B2 (en) 2011-12-22
JP5108787B2 (ja) 2012-12-26
AU2007207297A1 (en) 2007-07-26
EP1981589A4 (en) 2010-07-07
JP2009529352A (ja) 2009-08-20
EP1981589A1 (en) 2008-10-22
EP1981589B1 (en) 2016-04-13
WO2007082382A1 (en) 2007-07-26
CA2637851A1 (en) 2007-07-26

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CA2637851C (en) Method of routing electrical current to bodily tissues via implanted passive conductors
US9072886B2 (en) Method of routing electrical current to bodily tissues via implanted passive conductors
US20100016929A1 (en) Method and system for controlled nerve ablation
US7860570B2 (en) Implantable microstimulators and methods for unidirectional propagation of action potentials
US7203548B2 (en) Cavernous nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentials
US7292890B2 (en) Vagus nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentials
US9409028B2 (en) Implantable microstimulators with programmable multielectrode configuration and uses thereof
Prodanov et al. Functional electric stimulation for sensory and motor functions: progress and problems
WO2004000416A1 (en) Implantable microstimulators for unidirectional propagation of action potentials
KR20080101931A (ko) 이식된 수동 전도체를 통해 신체 조직으로 전류를 전달하는방법
Gan The stimulus router system: A novel neural prosthesis
Prochazka et al. Spinal cord and rootlets

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
EEER Examination request