Probe device, system and method for photobiomodulation of tissue lining a body cavity

a probe device and tissue technology, applied in light therapy, radiation therapy, therapy, etc., can solve the problems of loss of tightness and flexibility of the wall of the respective body cavity, poor tone, strength, control, etc., and achieve the effect of reducing inflammation and speeding up gum healing

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-24
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[0013]There is a need in the art to facilitate reconstitution of tissue lining walls of body cavities, having an orifice on the external surface of the body and an inner wall covered by biological vital cell containing tissue, for example vagina, rectum, nostrils, oral cavity, etc. For example, when the body cavity is the vagina, there is a need to provide means for the rejuvenation of vaginal wall, which includes increasing flexibility, elasticity and firmness of the vaginal wall, resulting in the decrease in the internal vagina diameter. Moreover, there is a need in the art for a treatment device of a simple configuration to be operated by user and / or by the physician, allowing the device or at least that part thereof which is brought in adjacency with the body cavity to be disposable, as well as ensuring reliable device operation which is painless, non ablative and has no danger to the patient's body (e.g. no excessive heating of the tissue, no cancerogenic effect, sterile), as well as eye safe to the patient and physician.

Problems solved by technology

Their breakdown and disruption through, for example, the aging process, birth giving (when the body cavity is the vagina), the existence of a pathological condition (e.g. inflammation or any other disease or disorder) etc. may result in loss of tightness and flexibility of the wall of the respective body cavity.
With vaginal relaxation, the muscles are relaxed and have poor tone, strength, and control.
As a result, the sensual side of sexual fulfillment is diminished

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Vaginal Rejuvenation

[0108]In the following example, subjects are treated in accordance with the invention for restoring the vaginal wall tightness, tone, elasticity and normal moisture

[0109]Subjects selected for treatment (inclusion criteria) are healthy parous females complaining of one or more of the following symptoms: loosed vagina; sexual dysfunction; excessive odorous discharge; male partner dissatisfaction; embarrassment; emotional distress.

[0110]Subjects are treated by exposure of the vagina to light (RGB) according to the following treatment schedule (Table 1):

TABLE 1Schedule of treatment12345671RRRGYYR2RRRGRRG3YYYYRYYwhere R = Red; G = Green; Y = Yellow.

[0111]Recommended treatment continues for a period of three months and includes daily exposure of the vagina to light for 10 minutes. During the period, treatment is ceased (thus, during a month there 21 consecutive days of treatment).

[0112]Results are assessed during treatment based on a questionnaire filled by the treated...

example 2

Bacterial Vaginosis

[0113]Vaginitis (infection of the vagina) is a common gynecologic problem. The most common causes of vaginitis are Trichomonas vaginalis infection, vaginal candidiasis, and bacterial vaginosis (BV). In the following example subjects are treated in accordance with the invention against bacterial vaginosis in order to restore the normal bacteria flora.

[0114]Subjects selected for treatment (inclusion criteria) are females complaining of abnormal or odorous vaginal discharge and pruritus attributed to vaginosis or diagnosed as such by a positive vaginal swab culture.

[0115]Subjects are treated for a period of 1 week by exposure of the vagina to light (RGB) according to the following treatment schedule (Table 2):

TABLE 2Schedule of treatment12345671BBBBRRB2BBRRRBB3RRBBRBBwhere R = Red; B = Blue.

[0116]Treatment includes three daily exposures of the vagina, as specified in Table 2, each exposure lasts for 7 minutes, for a total period of 1 week.

[0117]Results are exhibited ...

example 3

Hemorrhoids

[0118]Subjects suffering from internal and / or external hemorrhoids are treated by exposure of the hemorrhoids to light in order to reduce hemorrhoid volume and to prevent hemorrhoid inflammation and pain resulting therefrom.

[0119]Subjects selected are those which complain about bleeding, pain or discomfort.

[0120]Subjects are treated for a period of 2 weeks by exposure of the hemorrhoids to light (RGB) according to the following treatment schedule (Table 3):

TABLE 3Schedule of treatment12345671GGRRGRY2GRRRGYYwhere R = Red; G = Green; Y = Yellow.

[0121]Treatment includes a daily exposure of the hemorrhoids, as specified in Table 3, each exposure lasts for 10 minutes, for a total period of 2 weeks or more, according to the condition.

[0122]Improvement or efficacy of treatment is exhibited by regression of symptoms associated with hemorrhoid and regression of bleeding.

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Abstract

A device (10) is presented for use in treatment of tissues inside a body cavity. The device comprises a probe member (12) having at least a portion thereof carrying a plurality of light sources (18), at least said portion of the probe member (10) having dimensions and shape suitable for insertion into a certain body cavity and for arranging within the surface thereof a three-dimensional array of said light sources, the light sources being configured and operable to irradiate optical energy outwardly from said probe member.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention is in the field of photobiomodulation, and relates to an optical probe device, system and method for affecting tissue by light.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Photobiomodulation covers a wide range of topics that are important to all living creatures. One such topic includes photomedicine, the studies of both the detrimental effects of light as well as the beneficial effects of light (e.g. phototherapy or light therapy).[0003]For the past two decades, the medical properties of light have been investigated rigorously, both in the laboratory and in the clinic, to delineate its mechanisms and potential clinical applications. It has been established that light interferes with a number of cellular processes, including protein synthesis (e.g. collagen production), cell growth and differentiation, cell motility, membrane potential and binding affinities, neurotransmitter release, ATP synthesis, and others, similar to photosynthesis in plants. Fur...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61N5/06
CPCA61N5/0603A61N2005/0605A61N2005/0606A61N2005/0607A61N2005/073A61N2005/0611A61N2005/0644A61N2005/0652A61N2005/0608A61N5/0624A61N2005/063A61N2005/0659A61N2005/0663
Inventor MAYER, ESTHER
Owner MAYER
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