Regulation of eating habits

A technology of objects and sensor signals, applied in preparations for in vivo experiments, pharmaceutical formulations, treatments, etc., can solve problems such as body image damage, reduced exercise, absenteeism, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-05-05
METACURE
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In addition, such a person is likely to experience psychological impairment due to lifestyle restrictions, such as reduced physical activity and reduced ability to participate in physical activity due to back pain, joint problems, and shortness of breath
In severe cases, it can also lead to absenteeism and unemployment
Moreover, damage to body image can lead to serious psychological distress
Repeated failure to diet and exercise to address obesity can lead to feelings of disappointment and reluctance to continue seeing a doctor

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[0071] Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments

[0072] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a diet regulating device 18 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The diet regulating device 18 detects when a patient eats and determines whether to apply electrical energy to correct the patient's tissue activity based on this detection. Device 18 generally includes mechanical sensor 70 , auxiliary sensor 72 , local sensing electrode 74 , operational control 71 , and one or more electrodes 100 .

[0073] Typically, electrode 100 is coupled to the chorionic layer of the stomach and / or inserted into the muscular layer of the stomach. Alternatively or additionally, the electrodes are coupled elsewhere on the stomach, gastrointestinal tract, or other suitable location in or on the patient's body. The number of electrodes and sensors and their positions are illustrated in Fig. 1. In other applications of the present invention, for the placement ...

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A method for treating a subject is provided, including receiving a sensor signal responsive to the subject eating, analyzing the sensor signal, and driving a current into tissue of the subject responsive to analyzing the signal. The current is typically driven into muscle tissue of the subject's stomach (20). Preferably, receiving the sensor signal includes sensing electrical potential change generated responsive to contraction of a muscle such as a stomach muscle of the subject. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor signal is analyzed with respect to the timing of ingestion, and a level of compliance of the subject with a desired ingestion schedule is determined. As appropriate, a parameter of the current driven into the tissue may be configured such that the application of the current to the tissue induces in the subject a sensation of satiation, discomfort, nausea, or vertigo.

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field of invention [0001] The present invention relates generally to regulation of appetite. In particular, the present invention relates to invasive techniques and devices for appetite control and treatment of obesity. Background of the invention [0002] Morbid obesity is a difficult-to-treat chronic condition measured by body mass index (BMI=mass / height 2 [kg / m 2 ]) greater than 40 to determine. For obese people, being overweight is often associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, degenerative arthritis, endocrine and pulmonary abnormalities, gallbladder disease, and high blood pressure. In addition, such individuals are likely to experience psychological impairment due to lifestyle constraints, such as reduced physical activity and reduced ability to participate in physical activity due to back pain, joint problems, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, absenteeism and unemployment may also result. Moreover, damag...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61K49/00A61N1/36
CPCA61N1/36007A61K49/0004
Inventor 沙伊·波利科尔里卡多·阿维夫奥菲尔·比东
Owner METACURE
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