US20150343222A1 - Systems, methods and devices for paired plasticity - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to therapy, rehabilitation and training including induced plasticity. More particularly, the disclosure relates to methods and systems of enhancing therapy, rehabilitation and training using nerve stimulation paired with training experiences.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting a sub-cortical region, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the nucleus basalis, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the locus coeruleus, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the amygdala, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS), in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the cholinergic system, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the noradrenergic system, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 9 is a simplified diagram depicting a stimulator, in accordance with an embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a simplified diagram depicting a wireless stimulator, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 11 is a simplified diagram depicting a dual stimulator configuration, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 12 is a simplified diagram depicting a multi-stimulator configuration, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 13 is a graph depicting a constant current stimulation pulse, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 14 is a graph depicting an exponential stimulation pulse, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 15 is a graph depicting a train of constant current stimulation pulses, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 16 is a block diagram depicting a synchronizing control system, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 17 is a graph depicting synchronized pairing, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 18 is a block diagram depicting a response control system, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 19 is a graph depicting response pairing, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 20 is a block diagram depicting a manual control system, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 21 is a graph depicting manual pairing, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 22 is a block diagram depicting a closed loop control system, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 23 is a graph depicting closed loop pairing, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 24 is a block diagram depicting an initiated control system, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 25 is a graph depicting initiated pairing, in accordance with an embodiment
- FIG. 26 is a block diagram depicting a delayed response timing control system, in accordance with an embodiment.
- FIG. 27 is a graph depicting delayed response pairing, in accordance with an embodiment.
- a timing control system 106 is communicably connected to a neural stimulator system 108 and a training system 110 .
- the neural stimulator system 108 provides stimulation to a nerve 104 .
- the training system 110 receives timing instruction from the timing control system 106 , or providing timing instruction to the timing control system, the training system 110 generates desired mental images, ideas, formations or states in the brain 102 .
- the stimulation of the nerve 104 affects the brain 102 by inducing plasticity.
- the temporally paired combination of training and stimulation generates manifestations of plasticity in the brain 102 that may be measured by a plasticity measure system 112 .
- the timing controls system 106 generally provides the simultaneous nature of the pairing.
- the stimulation and the training are simultaneous in that they occur at the same time, that is, there is at least some overlap in the timing.
- the stimulation may lead the start of the training while in other embodiments, the stimulation may follow the start of the training.
- the stimulation is shorter in duration than the training, such that the stimulation occurs near the beginning of the training Plasticity resulting from stimulation has been shown to last minutes or hours, so a single stimulation pulse may suffice for the whole duration of extended training.
- the training may consist of brief audible sounds including selected therapeutic frequencies, paired with stimulations. Because the duration of the sounds may be short, the timing may be controlled very precisely so that the sound coincides temporally with the stimulation. This kind of precision may typically require some form of computer control. In other forms of rehabilitation or education, the timing of the training and/or the stimulation may be controlled manually. Further therapies and training may include training triggered timing or physical condition feedback to provide a closed-loop system.
- the neural stimulation system 108 may provide stimulation of the nerve 104 using electrical stimulation, chemical stimulation, magnetic stimulation, optical stimulation, mechanical stimulation or any other form of suitable nerve stimulation.
- an electrical stimulation is provided to the left vagus nerve.
- suitable stimulation pulses may include a variety of waveforms, including constant current pulses, constant voltage pulses, exponential pulses or any other appropriate waveform.
- An electrical stimulation system may use a single stimulation pulse or a train of stimulation pulses to stimulate the nerve 104 .
- Stimulation parameters are selected to affect the brain 102 appropriately, with reference to the affected brain regions or systems, plasticity measures, desynchronization or any other appropriate stimulation parameter measure.
- a half second train of biphasic stimulation pulses, with a pulse width of 100 microseconds, at 0.8 milliamps and at 30 Hz has been used effectively in the treatment of tinnitus.
- Paired stimulation could be accomplished using deep brain stimulation, cortical stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation and any other suitable neural stimulation.
- One indication of appropriate stimulation may be desynchronization of the cortical EEG.
- a 0.8 milliamp pulse has been shown to cause cortical desynchronization at frequencies between 30 and 150 Hz.
- 0.4 milliamp pulses desynchronize the cortex at higher frequencies of 100 to 150 Hz.
- Desynchronization has been shown to last for at least four seconds in response to stimulation of the vagus nerve.
- the simultaneous training system 110 generates the sensory input, motor sequences, cognitive input, mental images, ideas, formations or states that are to be retained by the brain 102 .
- a training system 110 may provide sensory information, such as visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile or any other suitable sensory information.
- Training system 110 may include physical therapies, cognitive therapies, emotional therapies, chemical therapies, or any other suitable therapies.
- Training system 110 may present educational information.
- Training system 110 may include the subject, physically, mentally, emotionally or in any other suitable fashion.
- Training system 110 may include teachers, doctors, therapists, counselors, instructors, coaches or any other suitable training provider.
- Training system 110 may evoke specific patterns of neural activity by direct brain stimulation, for example by electrical, magnetic, optical, or any other suitable pattern evocation systems.
- Training system 110 may inactivate specific brain regions via chemical agents, cooling, magnetic stimulation, or other suitable methods.
- the paired training system of FIG. 1 affects the brain 102 to generate plasticity that can be measured by a plasticity measure system 112 .
- a cortical map may be used to measure the map distortion and correction that accompanies the successful treatment of tinnitus.
- the plasticity can be measured by behaviorally reactions to stimuli, such as a startle test for tinnitus.
- plasticity can be measured by inquiring about the subjective experience of a subject. If a tinnitus patient no longer experiences a persistent noise, plasticity has been measured.
- a paired training system affecting a subcortical region 114 of the brain 102 in accordance with an embodiment is shown.
- the stimulation of nerve 104 affects a subcortical region 114 .
- the subcortical region 114 affects the brain to induce plasticity.
- Stimulation of nerves 104 such as the trigeminal nerve and other cranial nerves are known to affect the subcortical region 114 .
- a paired training system affecting the nucleus basalis 116 in accordance with an embodiment, is shown.
- the stimulation of nerve 104 affects the nucleus basalis 116 .
- the nucleus basalis in turn, affects the brain 102 to induce plasticity.
- a paired training system affecting the locus coeruleus 118 in accordance with an embodiment, is shown.
- the stimulation of nerve 104 affects the locus coeruleus 118 .
- the locus coeruleus 118 in turn, affects the brain 102 to induce plasticity.
- a paired training system affecting the amygdala 120 in accordance with an embodiment, is shown.
- the stimulation of nerve 104 affects the amygdala 120 .
- the amygdala 120 in turn, affects the brain 102 to induce plasticity.
- a paired training system affecting the NTS 122 in accordance with an embodiment, is shown.
- the stimulation of nerve 104 affects the NTS 122 .
- the NTS 122 in turn, affects the brain 102 to induce plasticity.
- a paired training system affecting the cholergenic system 124 in accordance with an embodiment, is shown.
- the stimulation of nerve 104 affects the cholergenic system 124 .
- the cholergenic system 124 releases acetylcholine (ACh) into the brain 102 inducing plasticity.
- ACh acetylcholine
- a paired training system affecting the noradrenergic system 126 in accordance with an embodiment, is shown.
- the stimulation of nerve 104 affects the noradrenergic system 126 .
- the noradrenergic system 126 releases noradrenaline (NE) into the brain 102 inducing plasticity.
- NE noradrenaline
- a neural stimulator control 109 is communicably connected to a neurostimulator 128 .
- Neurostimulator 128 provides a stimulation pulse to a nerve 104 via a pair of electrodes 130 a and 130 b.
- Electrodes 103 a and 130 b could be cuff electrodes, conductive plates or any other suitable neural stimulation electrode.
- the neurostimulator may be powered by a piezoelectric powering system as well as near field inductive power transfer, far-field inductive power transfer, battery, rechargeable battery or any other suitable neurostimulator power system.
- neural stimulator control 109 receives timing instructions from a timing control system (not shown), the neural stimulator control 109 initiates a stimulation pulse from the neurostimulator 128 via electrodes 130 a and 130 b.
- Neurostimulator 128 communicates with the neural stimulation system 109 using an inductive transponder coil 132 .
- the neural stimulator system 109 includes an external coil 134 .
- Information may be communicated between the neural stimulator system 109 and the neurostimulator 128 .
- Power may be transferred to the neurostimulator 128 by the neural stimulator system.
- Two neurostimulators 128 may stimulate neural 104 .
- the neurostimulators may be controlled to reinforce each other, as redundancy, or to prevent efferent signals from projecting away from the brain.
- a multi-neurostimulator system in accordance with an embodiment, is shown.
- a plurality of neurostimulators 128 may stimulate nerve 104 .
- the neurostimulators may be controlled to reinforce each other, as redundancy, or to prevent efferent signals from projecting away from the brain.
- a graph shows a constant current stimulation pulse, in accordance with an embodiment.
- a graph shows an exponential stimulation pulse, in accordance with an embodiment.
- a graph shows a train of constant current stimulation pulses, in accordance with an embodiment.
- the synchronized timing control system includes a synchronizing timing control 186 .
- the synchronizing timing control 186 is communicably connected to the neural stimulation system 108 and the training system 110 .
- the synchronizing timing control 136 provides timing instructions to the neural stimulation system 108 and the training system 110 so that the stimulation and training occur simultaneously.
- the stimulation of the nerve may slightly precedes each training sound, to give the stimulation time to affect the brain when the training sound is presented. Further embodiments may include other suitable timing variations.
- a graph shows a possible timing relationship between event and stimulation for a synchronized timing control system.
- the response timing control system includes a response timing control 138 .
- the response timing control 138 is communicably connected to the neural stimulation system 108 and a simultaneous event monitor 140 .
- the response timing control 138 receives timing instructions from the event monitor 140 and provides timing instructions to the neural stimulation system 108 , so that the stimulation and training occur simultaneously. Because the stimulation is generated in response to an event, the stimulation will generally lag the event by some finite time delta t. In cases where there is an event precursor that can be monitored, the timing can be made more exact.
- a graph shows a possible timing relationship between a monitored event and a nerve stimulation.
- the manual timing control system includes a response timing control 138 .
- the response timing control 138 is communicably connected to the neural stimulation system 108 and a manual input 142 .
- the response timing control 138 receives timing instructions from the manual input 142 and provides timing instructions to the neural stimulation system 108 , so that the stimulation and training occur simultaneously.
- a graph shows a possible timing relationship between an event, a manual input and a neural stimulation.
- the closed loop timing control system includes a closed loop timing control 144 .
- the closed loop timing control 138 is communicably connected to the neural stimulation system 108 and a sensor 146 .
- the closed loop timing control 144 receives timing instructions from the sensor 146 and provides timing instructions to the neural stimulation system 108 , so that the stimulation and training occur simultaneously.
- a graph shows a possible timing relationship between an sensed training event and a neural stimulation is shown.
- Sensor 146 may monitor external or internal events, including heart-rate, blood pressure, temperature, chemical levels or any other parameter that may indicate a training event.
- the initiated timing control system includes an initiated timing control 148 .
- the initiated timing control 148 is communicably connected to a neural stimulation system 106 and an event generator 150 .
- the initiated timing control 148 receives timing information from the neural stimulation system 106 , indicating that a nerve has been stimulated.
- the initiated timing control 148 provides timing instructions to the event generator 150 , such as a therapeutic sound generator connected by Bluetooth, such that the event generator 150 generates an event during the stimulation pulse.
- a graph shows a possible timing relationship between a neural stimulation and an event generation.
- the delayed response timing control system includes an delayed response timing control 152 .
- the delayed response timing control 152 is communicably connected to a neural stimulation system 106 and a preliminary event sensor 154 .
- the preliminary event sensor 154 detects a preliminary event that anticipates a pairing event
- the delayed response timing control 148 receives timing information from the preliminary event sensor 154 , indicating that a preliminary event has been detected.
- the delay response timing control 148 provides timing instructions to the neural stimulation system 106 to initiate nerve stimulation.
- the timing control 152 initiates the stimulation before the beginning of the pairing event, giving a negative delta t.
- a delay response timing system may initiate stimulation at the same time as the beginning of the pairing event, or after the beginning of the pairing event.
- a graph shows a possible timing relationship between a neural stimulation, a preliminary event and a pairing event.
- the plasticity induced by neural stimulation can be paired with a variety of therapies, rehabilitation, training and other forms of personal improvement.
- Each therapy acts as a training source.
- the specific timing requirements associated with each therapy are derived from the specifics of the therapy, such that the stimulation occurs during the training, and most effectively near the beginning of the training
- Some possible therapies may include behavioral therapies such as sensory discrimination for sensory deficits, motor training for motor deficits, with or without robotic assistance and cognitive training/rehabilitation for cognitive deficits.
- Exercise and motor therapy could be paired to treat motor deficits arising from traumatic brain injury, stroke or Alzheimer's disease and movement disorders.
- Constraint induced therapy could be paired to help prevent the use of alternative strategies in order to force use of impaired methods.
- Speech therapy could be paired for speech and language deficits.
- Cognitive therapies could be paired for cognitive problems.
- Sensory therapies such as tones, could be paired to treat sensory ailments such as tinnitus.
- the paired tones may be at frequencies distinct from the frequencies perceived by the tinnitus patient.
- Exposure or extinction therapy could be paired to treat phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Computer-based therapies such as FastForward for dyslexia, Brain Fitness Program Classic or Insight, could be paired to enhance their effects.
- Psychotherapy could be paired, as well as other therapeutic activities in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression or addiction.
- Biofeedback therapy could be paired.
- temperature readings or galvanic skin responses could be paired to treat anxiety or diabetes.
- An electromyograph could be paired to improve motor control after brain spinal or nerve damage.
- a pneumograph could be paired to improve breathing control in a paralyzed patient.
- a real-time fMRI could be paired to improve pain control or treat OCD.
- An electrodermograph, EEG, EMG or electrocardiograph could be paired to treat disorders such as anxiety.
- An electroencephalograph could be paired to treat epilepsy.
- An hemoencephalography could be paired to treat migraines.
- a photoplethysmograph could be paired to treat anxiety.
- a capnometer could be paired to treat anxiety.
- Virtual reality therapy could be paired to treat disorders such as addiction, depression, anxiety or posttraumatic stress disorder. Virtual reality therapy could also be paired to enhance cognitive rehabilitation or performance.
- Drug therapies could be paired to treat a variety of conditions.
- Amphetamine-like compounds could be paired to enhance neuromodulators and plasticity.
- SSRI's could be paired to enhance neuromodulators and plasticity.
- MOA inhibitors could be paired to enhance neuromodulators and plasticity.
- Anti-coagulants could be paired to act as clot busters during acute stroke.
- Various drugs could be paired to stop spasm after nerve or brain damage such as Botulinum toxin, Lidocaine, etc. Small doses of drugs of abuse could be paired to extinguish cravings in addicts.
- Hormone therapy could be paired.
- progesterone, estrogen, stress, growth, or thyroid hormone, etc. could be paired to treat traumatic brain injury or Alzheimer's disease.
- Glucose therapy could be paired to treat anxiety.
- Electrical or magnetic stimulation of the central or peripheral nervous system could be paired.
- transcranial magnetic stimulation could be used to enhance or reduce activity in a specific brain area and thereby focus the directed cortical plasticity.
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation could be paired to treat chronic pain, tinnitus and other disorders.
- Subcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation could be paired to treat chronic pain.
- Stem cell therapy could be paired to treat disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
- Gene therapy could be paired to treat conditions such as Down's syndrome, Huntington's disease or fragile X syndrome.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy could be paired to treat carbon monoxide poisoning
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Abstract
Description
- The present application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/485,040, filed Jun. 15, 2009, which claims priority benefits under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/077,648, filed on Jul. 2, 2008 and entitled “Treatment of Tinnitus with Vagus Nerve Stimulation”; U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/078,954, filed on Jul. 8, 2008 and entitled “Neuroplasticity Enhancement”; U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/086,116, filed on Aug. 4, 2008 and entitled “Tinnitus Treatment Methods and Apparatus”; and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/149,387, filed on Feb. 3, 2009 and entitled “Healing the Human Brain: The Next Medical Revolution.” The present application incorporates the foregoing disclosures herein by reference.
- The present disclosure relates generally to therapy, rehabilitation and training including induced plasticity. More particularly, the disclosure relates to methods and systems of enhancing therapy, rehabilitation and training using nerve stimulation paired with training experiences.
- For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.
- The disclosed inventions will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show important sample embodiments of the invention and which are incorporated in the specification hereof by reference, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting a sub-cortical region, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 3 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the nucleus basalis, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 4 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the locus coeruleus, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 5 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the amygdala, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 6 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS), in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 7 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the cholinergic system, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 8 is a block diagram depicting a paired training system affecting the noradrenergic system, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 9 is a simplified diagram depicting a stimulator, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 10 is a simplified diagram depicting a wireless stimulator, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 11 is a simplified diagram depicting a dual stimulator configuration, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 12 is a simplified diagram depicting a multi-stimulator configuration, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 13 is a graph depicting a constant current stimulation pulse, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 14 is a graph depicting an exponential stimulation pulse, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 15 is a graph depicting a train of constant current stimulation pulses, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 16 is a block diagram depicting a synchronizing control system, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 17 is a graph depicting synchronized pairing, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 18 is a block diagram depicting a response control system, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 19 is a graph depicting response pairing, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 20 is a block diagram depicting a manual control system, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 21 is a graph depicting manual pairing, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 22 is a block diagram depicting a closed loop control system, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 23 is a graph depicting closed loop pairing, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 24 is a block diagram depicting an initiated control system, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 25 is a graph depicting initiated pairing, in accordance with an embodiment; -
FIG. 26 is a block diagram depicting a delayed response timing control system, in accordance with an embodiment; and -
FIG. 27 is a graph depicting delayed response pairing, in accordance with an embodiment. - The numerous innovative teachings of the present application will be described with particular reference to presently preferred embodiments (by way of example, and not of limitation). The present application describes several inventions, and none of the statements below should be taken as limiting the claims generally. Where block diagrams have been used to illustrate the invention, it should be recognized that the physical location where described functions are performed are not necessarily represented by the blocks. Part of a function may be performed in one location while another part of the same function is performed at a distinct location. Multiple functions may be performed at the same location.
- With reference to
FIG. 1 , a paired training system is shown. Atiming control system 106 is communicably connected to aneural stimulator system 108 and atraining system 110. Receiving timing instruction from thetiming control system 106, theneural stimulator system 108 provides stimulation to anerve 104. Similarly receiving timing instruction from thetiming control system 106, or providing timing instruction to the timing control system, thetraining system 110 generates desired mental images, ideas, formations or states in thebrain 102. The stimulation of thenerve 104 affects thebrain 102 by inducing plasticity. The temporally paired combination of training and stimulation generates manifestations of plasticity in thebrain 102 that may be measured by aplasticity measure system 112. - The
timing controls system 106 generally provides the simultaneous nature of the pairing. The stimulation and the training are simultaneous in that they occur at the same time, that is, there is at least some overlap in the timing. In some embodiments, the stimulation may lead the start of the training while in other embodiments, the stimulation may follow the start of the training In many cases, the stimulation is shorter in duration than the training, such that the stimulation occurs near the beginning of the training Plasticity resulting from stimulation has been shown to last minutes or hours, so a single stimulation pulse may suffice for the whole duration of extended training. - In the treatment of tinnitus, for example, the training may consist of brief audible sounds including selected therapeutic frequencies, paired with stimulations. Because the duration of the sounds may be short, the timing may be controlled very precisely so that the sound coincides temporally with the stimulation. This kind of precision may typically require some form of computer control. In other forms of rehabilitation or education, the timing of the training and/or the stimulation may be controlled manually. Further therapies and training may include training triggered timing or physical condition feedback to provide a closed-loop system.
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neural stimulation system 108 may provide stimulation of thenerve 104 using electrical stimulation, chemical stimulation, magnetic stimulation, optical stimulation, mechanical stimulation or any other form of suitable nerve stimulation. In accordance with an embodiment, an electrical stimulation is provided to the left vagus nerve. In an electrical stimulation system, suitable stimulation pulses may include a variety of waveforms, including constant current pulses, constant voltage pulses, exponential pulses or any other appropriate waveform. An electrical stimulation system may use a single stimulation pulse or a train of stimulation pulses to stimulate thenerve 104. Stimulation parameters are selected to affect thebrain 102 appropriately, with reference to the affected brain regions or systems, plasticity measures, desynchronization or any other appropriate stimulation parameter measure. A half second train of biphasic stimulation pulses, with a pulse width of 100 microseconds, at 0.8 milliamps and at 30 Hz has been used effectively in the treatment of tinnitus. - Paired stimulation could be accomplished using deep brain stimulation, cortical stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation and any other suitable neural stimulation.
- One indication of appropriate stimulation may be desynchronization of the cortical EEG. A 0.8 milliamp pulse has been shown to cause cortical desynchronization at frequencies between 30 and 150 Hz. 0.4 milliamp pulses desynchronize the cortex at higher frequencies of 100 to 150 Hz. Desynchronization has been shown to last for at least four seconds in response to stimulation of the vagus nerve.
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simultaneous training system 110 generates the sensory input, motor sequences, cognitive input, mental images, ideas, formations or states that are to be retained by thebrain 102. Atraining system 110 may provide sensory information, such as visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile or any other suitable sensory information.Training system 110 may include physical therapies, cognitive therapies, emotional therapies, chemical therapies, or any other suitable therapies.Training system 110 may present educational information.Training system 110 may include the subject, physically, mentally, emotionally or in any other suitable fashion.Training system 110 may include teachers, doctors, therapists, counselors, instructors, coaches or any other suitable training provider.Training system 110 may evoke specific patterns of neural activity by direct brain stimulation, for example by electrical, magnetic, optical, or any other suitable pattern evocation systems.Training system 110 may inactivate specific brain regions via chemical agents, cooling, magnetic stimulation, or other suitable methods. - The paired training system of
FIG. 1 affects thebrain 102 to generate plasticity that can be measured by aplasticity measure system 112. In the treatment of tinnitus, a cortical map may be used to measure the map distortion and correction that accompanies the successful treatment of tinnitus. Less invasively, the plasticity can be measured by behaviorally reactions to stimuli, such as a startle test for tinnitus. Further, plasticity can be measured by inquiring about the subjective experience of a subject. If a tinnitus patient no longer experiences a persistent noise, plasticity has been measured. - With reference to
FIG. 2 , a paired training system affecting asubcortical region 114 of thebrain 102, in accordance with an embodiment is shown. The stimulation ofnerve 104 affects asubcortical region 114. Thesubcortical region 114, in turn, affects the brain to induce plasticity. Stimulation ofnerves 104 such as the trigeminal nerve and other cranial nerves are known to affect thesubcortical region 114. - With reference to
FIG. 3 , a paired training system affecting the nucleus basalis 116, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The stimulation ofnerve 104 affects thenucleus basalis 116. The nucleus basalis, in turn, affects thebrain 102 to induce plasticity. - With reference to
FIG. 4 , a paired training system affecting thelocus coeruleus 118, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The stimulation ofnerve 104 affects thelocus coeruleus 118. Thelocus coeruleus 118, in turn, affects thebrain 102 to induce plasticity. - With reference to
FIG. 5 , a paired training system affecting theamygdala 120, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The stimulation ofnerve 104 affects theamygdala 120. Theamygdala 120, in turn, affects thebrain 102 to induce plasticity. - With reference to
FIG. 6 , a paired training system affecting theNTS 122, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The stimulation ofnerve 104 affects theNTS 122. TheNTS 122, in turn, affects thebrain 102 to induce plasticity. - With reference to
FIG. 7 , a paired training system affecting thecholergenic system 124, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The stimulation ofnerve 104 affects thecholergenic system 124. Thecholergenic system 124 releases acetylcholine (ACh) into thebrain 102 inducing plasticity. - With reference to
FIG. 8 , a paired training system affecting thenoradrenergic system 126, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The stimulation ofnerve 104 affects thenoradrenergic system 126. Thenoradrenergic system 126 releases noradrenaline (NE) into thebrain 102 inducing plasticity. - With reference to
FIG. 9 , a neural stimulator system, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. Aneural stimulator control 109 is communicably connected to aneurostimulator 128.Neurostimulator 128 provides a stimulation pulse to anerve 104 via a pair ofelectrodes Electrodes 103 a and 130 b could be cuff electrodes, conductive plates or any other suitable neural stimulation electrode. The neurostimulator may be powered by a piezoelectric powering system as well as near field inductive power transfer, far-field inductive power transfer, battery, rechargeable battery or any other suitable neurostimulator power system. Whenneural stimulator control 109 receives timing instructions from a timing control system (not shown), theneural stimulator control 109 initiates a stimulation pulse from theneurostimulator 128 viaelectrodes - With reference to
FIG. 10 , a wireless neural stimulator system, in accordance with an embodiment is shown.Neurostimulator 128 communicates with theneural stimulation system 109 using aninductive transponder coil 132. Theneural stimulator system 109 includes anexternal coil 134. Information may be communicated between theneural stimulator system 109 and theneurostimulator 128. Power may be transferred to theneurostimulator 128 by the neural stimulator system. - With reference to
FIG. 11 , a dual neurostimulator system, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. Twoneurostimulators 128 may stimulate neural 104. The neurostimulators may be controlled to reinforce each other, as redundancy, or to prevent efferent signals from projecting away from the brain. - With reference to
FIG. 12 , a multi-neurostimulator system, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. A plurality ofneurostimulators 128 may stimulatenerve 104. The neurostimulators may be controlled to reinforce each other, as redundancy, or to prevent efferent signals from projecting away from the brain. - With reference to
FIG. 13 , a graph shows a constant current stimulation pulse, in accordance with an embodiment. - With reference to
FIG. 14 , a graph shows an exponential stimulation pulse, in accordance with an embodiment. - With reference to
FIG. 15 , a graph shows a train of constant current stimulation pulses, in accordance with an embodiment. - With reference to
FIG. 16 , a synchronized timing control system, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The synchronized timing control system includes a synchronizing timing control 186. The synchronizing timing control 186 is communicably connected to theneural stimulation system 108 and thetraining system 110. The synchronizingtiming control 136 provides timing instructions to theneural stimulation system 108 and thetraining system 110 so that the stimulation and training occur simultaneously. In the treatment of tinnitus, the stimulation of the nerve may slightly precedes each training sound, to give the stimulation time to affect the brain when the training sound is presented. Further embodiments may include other suitable timing variations. - With reference to
FIG. 17 , a graph shows a possible timing relationship between event and stimulation for a synchronized timing control system. - With reference to
FIG. 18 , a response timing control system, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The response timing control system includes aresponse timing control 138. Theresponse timing control 138 is communicably connected to theneural stimulation system 108 and asimultaneous event monitor 140. Theresponse timing control 138 receives timing instructions from theevent monitor 140 and provides timing instructions to theneural stimulation system 108, so that the stimulation and training occur simultaneously. Because the stimulation is generated in response to an event, the stimulation will generally lag the event by some finite time delta t. In cases where there is an event precursor that can be monitored, the timing can be made more exact. - With reference to
FIG. 19 , a graph shows a possible timing relationship between a monitored event and a nerve stimulation. - With reference to
FIG. 20 , a manual timing control system, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The manual timing control system includes aresponse timing control 138. Theresponse timing control 138 is communicably connected to theneural stimulation system 108 and amanual input 142. Theresponse timing control 138 receives timing instructions from themanual input 142 and provides timing instructions to theneural stimulation system 108, so that the stimulation and training occur simultaneously. - With reference to
FIG. 21 , a graph shows a possible timing relationship between an event, a manual input and a neural stimulation. - With reference to
FIG. 22 , a closed loop timing control system, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The closed loop timing control system includes a closedloop timing control 144. The closedloop timing control 138 is communicably connected to theneural stimulation system 108 and asensor 146. The closedloop timing control 144 receives timing instructions from thesensor 146 and provides timing instructions to theneural stimulation system 108, so that the stimulation and training occur simultaneously. - With reference to
FIG. 23 , a graph shows a possible timing relationship between an sensed training event and a neural stimulation is shown. -
Sensor 146 may monitor external or internal events, including heart-rate, blood pressure, temperature, chemical levels or any other parameter that may indicate a training event. - With reference to
FIG. 24 , a initiated timing control system, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The initiated timing control system includes an initiatedtiming control 148. The initiatedtiming control 148 is communicably connected to aneural stimulation system 106 and anevent generator 150. The initiatedtiming control 148 receives timing information from theneural stimulation system 106, indicating that a nerve has been stimulated. The initiatedtiming control 148 provides timing instructions to theevent generator 150, such as a therapeutic sound generator connected by Bluetooth, such that theevent generator 150 generates an event during the stimulation pulse. - With reference to
FIG. 25 , a graph shows a possible timing relationship between a neural stimulation and an event generation. - With reference to
FIG. 26 , a delayed response timing control system, in accordance with an embodiment, is shown. The delayed response timing control system includes an delayedresponse timing control 152. The delayedresponse timing control 152 is communicably connected to aneural stimulation system 106 and apreliminary event sensor 154. Thepreliminary event sensor 154 detects a preliminary event that anticipates a pairing event The delayedresponse timing control 148 receives timing information from thepreliminary event sensor 154, indicating that a preliminary event has been detected. The delayresponse timing control 148 provides timing instructions to theneural stimulation system 106 to initiate nerve stimulation. In the depicted embodiment, thetiming control 152 initiates the stimulation before the beginning of the pairing event, giving a negative delta t. A delay response timing system may initiate stimulation at the same time as the beginning of the pairing event, or after the beginning of the pairing event. - With reference to
FIG. 27 , a graph shows a possible timing relationship between a neural stimulation, a preliminary event and a pairing event. - The plasticity induced by neural stimulation can be paired with a variety of therapies, rehabilitation, training and other forms of personal improvement. Each therapy acts as a training source. The specific timing requirements associated with each therapy are derived from the specifics of the therapy, such that the stimulation occurs during the training, and most effectively near the beginning of the training Some possible therapies may include behavioral therapies such as sensory discrimination for sensory deficits, motor training for motor deficits, with or without robotic assistance and cognitive training/rehabilitation for cognitive deficits. Exercise and motor therapy could be paired to treat motor deficits arising from traumatic brain injury, stroke or Alzheimer's disease and movement disorders. Constraint induced therapy could be paired to help prevent the use of alternative strategies in order to force use of impaired methods. Speech therapy could be paired for speech and language deficits. Cognitive therapies could be paired for cognitive problems.
- Sensory therapies, such as tones, could be paired to treat sensory ailments such as tinnitus. In treating tinnitus, the paired tones may be at frequencies distinct from the frequencies perceived by the tinnitus patient.
- Exposure or extinction therapy could be paired to treat phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Computer-based therapies such as FastForward for dyslexia, Brain Fitness Program Classic or Insight, could be paired to enhance their effects. Psychotherapy could be paired, as well as other therapeutic activities in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression or addiction.
- Biofeedback therapy could be paired. For example, temperature readings or galvanic skin responses could be paired to treat anxiety or diabetes. An electromyograph could be paired to improve motor control after brain spinal or nerve damage. A pneumograph could be paired to improve breathing control in a paralyzed patient. A real-time fMRI could be paired to improve pain control or treat OCD. An electrodermograph, EEG, EMG or electrocardiograph could be paired to treat disorders such as anxiety. An electroencephalograph could be paired to treat epilepsy. An hemoencephalography could be paired to treat migraines. A photoplethysmograph could be paired to treat anxiety. A capnometer could be paired to treat anxiety. Virtual reality therapy could be paired to treat disorders such as addiction, depression, anxiety or posttraumatic stress disorder. Virtual reality therapy could also be paired to enhance cognitive rehabilitation or performance. Drug therapies could be paired to treat a variety of conditions. Amphetamine-like compounds could be paired to enhance neuromodulators and plasticity. SSRI's could be paired to enhance neuromodulators and plasticity. MOA inhibitors could be paired to enhance neuromodulators and plasticity. Anti-coagulants could be paired to act as clot busters during acute stroke. Various drugs could be paired to stop spasm after nerve or brain damage such as Botulinum toxin, Lidocaine, etc. Small doses of drugs of abuse could be paired to extinguish cravings in addicts.
- Hormone therapy could be paired. For example, progesterone, estrogen, stress, growth, or thyroid hormone, etc. could be paired to treat traumatic brain injury or Alzheimer's disease. Glucose therapy could be paired to treat anxiety. Electrical or magnetic stimulation of the central or peripheral nervous system could be paired. For example, transcranial magnetic stimulation could be used to enhance or reduce activity in a specific brain area and thereby focus the directed cortical plasticity. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation could be paired to treat chronic pain, tinnitus and other disorders. Subcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation could be paired to treat chronic pain. Stem cell therapy could be paired to treat disorders such as Parkinson's disease. Gene therapy could be paired to treat conditions such as Down's syndrome, Huntington's disease or fragile X syndrome. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy could be paired to treat carbon monoxide poisoning
- Multiple therapies could be paired simultaneously or sequentially.
- None of the description in the present application should be read as implying that any particular element, step, or function is an essential element which must be included in the claim scope: THE SCOPE OF PATENTED SUBJECT MATTER IS DEFINED ONLY BY THE ALLOWED CLAIMS. Moreover, none of these claims are intended to invoke paragraph six of 35
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