Transdermal stimulation methods and systems

A technology of electrical stimulation and stimulation devices, which is applied in the field of percutaneous stimulation and systems, and can solve problems such as ineffectiveness

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-02-10
MURDOCH CHILDRENS RES INST
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Other treatments, including medications, may not be effective in people with chronic or refractory constipation

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Embodiment 1

[0112] Daily transcutaneous electrical stimulation increases bowel movements in children with slow transit constipation.

[0113] Patient Population: Randomized Controlled Trials Testing Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation (TES) (Clark etal ,2009 supra ) (RCT) halfway through, battery-operated machines became available, thus allowing parents to perform stimulation at home. Eleven children with slow transit constipation (6 males / 5 females, mean 14 years, age range 12-18 years) completed the RCT study with no recurrence or increase in bowel movements, which provided an opportunity for pediatric specialists to try the machine ( 11 ± 5 months after TES experiment). All of these children had chronic constipation and soiled stools for at least 2 years prior to the RCT, but were unresponsive to TES in the experiment, and medical treatment (such as dietary modification, oral or rectal laxatives) was ineffective for them.

[0114] All 11 children underwent a radio-nuclear transit...

Embodiment 2

[0132] Example 2: Long-term benefits of TES treatment.

[0133] In a follow-up study of patients who had previously been enrolled in the TES trial, mixed sustained improvement was noted after the duration of TES use.

[0134]A total of 105 patients were included in the transcutaneous electrical stimulation (interference) treatment (Table 2). They included 66 male patients and 39 female patients. The patients ranged in age from 6 to 18 years, with a mean age of 11.5 years. All of these patients were selected for treatment after being diagnosed with slow transit constipation using nuclear transport studies. Transcutaneous electrical stimulation has different stages of development, from TICTOC to TENS experiments and home stimulation therapy. All patients were required to fill out an age-appropriate continence diary (continencediary) and PedsQL questionnaire after being recruited into the trial, rather as a follow-up protocol during and after treatment.

[0135] In the TICTOC...

Embodiment 3

[0139] Results of 4 children currently using an anorectal retention (AR) regimen for their chronic constipation are shown in Table 3. The position of the motor 30 is shown in Figures 8A to 8C and explained. The prescribed TES treatment regimen is the same as in the other examples, including treatment of about 60 minutes per day for a period of several weeks or months.

[0140] Table 3: Children with Chronic Constipation Treated with AR Regimen

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[0142] As indicated by these preliminary data in Table 3, TES therapy using an interfering current applied to the lower pelvic and sacral region was effective for treating emptying dysfunction in the recto-sigmoid colon. Such a procedure after treating STC at a higher electrode position has also been shown to be effective. This suggests that this lower electrode positioning could be a complementary or independent procedure to higher electrode positioning. If the treatment procedure at the lower electrodes is complement...

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a method of treating waste emptying dysfunction comprising applying transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES) to at least one lower pelvic region and / or sacral region daily for at least one treatment period for a treatment period of at least one week. The present invention also discloses a system for configuring a stimulation device to deliver transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES), the system comprising: computer means for storing or accessing a plurality of TES settings and including a user interface, the user the interface enables authorized selection of at least one TES setting to provide TES by the stimulation device according to the at least one selected TES setting; and the stimulation device is communicatively connected to said computer device to receive and store the selected at least one TES setting, The stimulation device is sized to be easily carried by the body, and the stimulation device is configured to provide current to the external electrodes according to the one TES setting.

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technical field [0001] The described embodiments generally relate to methods and systems for transdermal stimulation. More specifically, methods, systems, devices, and apparatus are described for percutaneous stimulation of one or more areas in the lumbar, abdominal, lower pelvic, and sacral regions for treating disorders related to the body's ability to excrete waste. One or more dysfunctions. Background technique [0002] Any reference to prior art in this specification is not and should not be considered as an acknowledgment or any form of indication that such prior art constitutes common general knowledge in any country. [0003] Reference to any prior publication (or information derived therefrom) or any matter known in this specification is not and should not be considered as an acknowledgment or endorsement or in any way an indication that such prior publication (or information derived therefrom) information) or known matters constitute common general knowledge in t...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61N1/24A61N1/36A61N1/375G06F15/00
CPCA61N1/0452A61N1/0456A61N1/0476A61N1/0484A61N1/0492A61N1/36007A61N1/36034A61N1/3603A61N1/22A61N1/24A61N1/32
Inventor 布里吉特·雷·萨斯维尔约翰·梅迪文·哈森安德鲁·益丰·谭
Owner MURDOCH CHILDRENS RES INST
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