Device for the transdermal stimulation of a nerve of the human body

A technology for skin stimulation and nerve stimulation, which is applied in the field of devices used to stimulate the nerves of the human body through the skin, and can solve the problems of unfavorable operation, long-term stimulation in an inconvenient structure, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-16
CERBOMED GMBH
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[0018] There is therefore a threshold in terms of patients who must undergo such an operation
[0019] Also in some cases lead to an implanted body providing a mechanical sensation which cannot be dispensed with in a simple manner if necessary
[0020] And the devices described often have a rather bulky construction and are therefore only suitable for clinical use and not for prolonged stimulation at home
[0021] Stimulators and electrodes are often connected via long cables, which adversely affects handling

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[0043] FIG. 1 shows a circuit diagram of a device 1 for transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. The ear branches are especially stimulated in order to influence psychovegetative parameters. In this way, for example, a reduction in tension can be achieved or depression or other neuropsychiatric disorders can be favorably influenced.

[0044] The device 1 basically comprises a stimulating electrode unit 11 (shown in dotted line on the left in FIG. 1 ) and a control unit 4 (shown in dotted line on the right in FIG. 1 ).

[0045] Stimulation of the nerve takes place via the stimulation electrode 2 . The reference electrode 3 serves as an electrical reference point. The two electrodes 2 and 3 constitute a stimulating electrode unit 11 . Electrodes 2 and 3 for transdermal stimulation are known, commercially available or readily manufactured.

[0046] The stimulation frequency and stimulation intensity are predetermined and generated by the control unit 4 . The adjustment of the...

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The invention relates to a device (1) for the transdermal stimulation of a nerve of the human body. Said device (1) comprises at least one stimulation electrode (2) and at least one reference electrode (3) for transdermal nerve stimulation. The at least one stimulation electrode (2) and the at least one reference electrode (3) are connected to a control unit (4) and can be impinged upon by an electric current with the aid of said control unit (4). The at least one stimulation electrode (2) and the at least one reference electrode (3) are disposed in or on a housing (5) that is configured so as to be mounted on or in the human ear. In order to render nerve stimulation efficient and more easily manageable for the patient, the housing (5) is provided with a bow-shaped extension (6) that is embodied so as to be inserted into the auditory canal. Said bow-shaped extension (6) is modeled after the shape of the opening into the auditory canal or the external auditory canal while an electrode head (7) which is provided with two contact points (8, 9) for the two electrodes (2, 3) is arranged at the end of the bow-shaped extension (6).

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a device for percutaneous stimulation of nerves in a human body, the device having at least one stimulating electrode and at least one reference electrode for percutaneous nerve stimulation, wherein the at least one stimulating electrode and the at least one reference electrode is connected to a control unit and can be supplied with current by the control unit, wherein the at least one stimulating electrode and the at least one reference electrode are arranged in or on a housing configured for mounting on or in a human ear . Background technique [0002] Devices of the same type are known in various ways. Transcutaneous nerve stimulation and muscle stimulation are used, for example, in sports medicine to stimulate muscles, wherein electrodes are attached or glued to the skin for this purpose. The advantage is that no trauma to the skin surface is caused when the electrodes are put in place (non-invasive placement of the elect...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61N1/36
CPCA61N1/36114A61N1/0456A61N1/36017A61N1/0472A61H2205/027A61H39/002A61N1/36036A61N1/08A61N1/36053A61N1/36125A61N1/36128
Inventor 托马斯·克劳斯斯特凡·迪特里赫
Owner CERBOMED GMBH
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