Implant for Stimulation of Nerve Cells

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This patent describes an implantable medical device system for stimulating nerve cells, particularly in the brain, to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders. The system includes an implant with a wireless receiver for control signals, a generator that creates stimulation pulses based on these signals, and electrodes to deliver targeted stimulation to nerve cells. The external control unit communicates and powers the implant wirelessly, minimizing the size and complexity of the implanted hardware. The stimulation regime aims to produce long-lasting therapeutic effects, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for constant stimulation.

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• Treatment of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and epilepsy.
• Management of psychiatric conditions like depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Tourette's syndrome.
• Neurorehabilitation after stroke to restore motor or cognitive function.
• Suppression of chronic symptoms such as tinnitus or pathological tremors from multiple sclerosis.
• Therapeutic intervention in movement disorders involving abnormal brain activity.

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• Minimally invasive implant due to a smaller, partially externalized system, reducing surgical and infection risks.
• Wireless, bidirectional communication allows remote adjustment and monitoring, leading to more personalized care.
• Long-lasting therapeutic effects may reduce the frequency or need for stimulation sessions, increasing patient comfort and potentially reducing side effects.
• Allows for targeted, patterned electrical stimulation that can help re-train or remodel pathological neural circuits instead of merely suppressing symptoms.
• Reduces hardware in the body, as the main control and power unit can be worn externally, improving user comfort and cosmetic appearance.
• Ability to record and transmit neural activity for monitoring treatment effectiveness and adjusting therapy over time.

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to an implant (80) having a receiver unit (81) for the wireless reception of control signals, a generator unit (82) connected to the receiver unit (81) for generating stimulating signals based on the control signals, und a stimulation unit (83) connected to the generator unit (82) for stimulating nerve cells using the stimulating signals.