Electrical stimulation of the claustrum/piriform cortex for treatment of epilepsy

a technology of epilepsy and claustrum, applied in the field of electric stimulation of the brain to treat epilepsy, can solve the problems of limited benefits in terms of controlling seizures, fewer than half of all intractable patients are not able to perform resection, and general eschewed resection. achieve the effect of significant seizure control

Active Publication Date: 2016-07-21
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
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This patented technology helps people who have Epilesma by controlling their movements during an attack on them without feeling threatened. It can also be used at home when somatic symptoms are being experienced like panic attacks.

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The technical problem addressed in this patented text relating to treatments aim at reducing symptoms associated with certain types of temporomandibulism syndrome such as tonic hypoglycemia caused by stroke. Current methods involve drugs like beta blocker sedatives, antiemetic agents, electrostimulations, transcutanese junction implanted neurons, and even gene editing techniques. While these strategies improve outcomes, they still result in significant cognitive implications due to lack of understanding how much time elapsed before any new effects occur.

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[0016]In describing the preferred embodiments of the present invention illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology is resorted to for the sake of clarity. However, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.

[0017]Referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a non-limiting illustrative embodiment of the electrical stimulation system 100 in accordance with the invention. The system 100 includes first and second electrodes 1, 2, a signal recording device 3, a signal processing device 4, and a deep brain stimulator (DBS) 6. As shown, the first electrode 1 is connected to and in electrical communication with the signal recording device 3, and the second electrode 2 is connected to and in electrical communication with the DBS 6. The signal processing device 4 is connected to and in electrical commun

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An electrical stimulation device provides stimulation of a person's claustrum and piriform cortex to treat seizures for persons having epilepsy, and to improve consciousness in individuals with disorders of consciousness such as coma. The stimulation device includes a stimulator that generates a stimulation signal, and one or more electrodes located near the target brain regions (Claustrum/piriform cortex). The electrode receives the stimulation signal from said stimulator and imparts the stimulation signal to the target brain regions.

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Owner GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
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