18374082. Changing the Orientation of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) by Adjusting the Amplitudes of Two or More Electric Fields that Are All In-Phase with Each Other simplified abstract (Novocure GmbH)
Contents
- 1 Changing the Orientation of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) by Adjusting the Amplitudes of Two or More Electric Fields that Are All In-Phase with Each Other
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Changing the Orientation of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) by Adjusting the Amplitudes of Two or More Electric Fields that Are All In-Phase with Each Other - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
Changing the Orientation of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) by Adjusting the Amplitudes of Two or More Electric Fields that Are All In-Phase with Each Other
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael Modilevsky of Haifa (IL)
Yevgeniy Telepinsky of Haifa (IL)
Michael Krinitsky of Haifa (IL)
Changing the Orientation of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) by Adjusting the Amplitudes of Two or More Electric Fields that Are All In-Phase with Each Other - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18374082 titled 'Changing the Orientation of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) by Adjusting the Amplitudes of Two or More Electric Fields that Are All In-Phase with Each Other
Simplified Explanation
Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy is a proven approach for treating tumors using alternating electric fields. When treating tumors in certain anatomic locations (e.g., at certain locations within a subject's head) it may be beneficial to induce an electric field through the subject's body with an overall directionality that varies between more than two directions. The embodiments described herein can induce electric fields in many different directions by simultaneously applying AC signals to different pairs of transducer arrays and adjusting the amplitudes of those AC signals.
- TTFields therapy uses alternating electric fields to treat tumors.
- Inducing electric fields in various directions can be beneficial for treating tumors in specific locations.
- The described embodiments can generate electric fields in multiple directions by adjusting AC signals applied to transducer arrays.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in the treatment of tumors located in challenging anatomical areas where directionality of the electric field is crucial for effective therapy.
Problems Solved
This innovation addresses the challenge of treating tumors in specific locations within the body where traditional therapies may be less effective due to limitations in inducing electric fields with varied directionality.
Benefits
- Enhanced treatment efficacy for tumors in challenging anatomical locations - Improved precision in targeting tumor cells - Potential reduction in side effects compared to traditional treatments
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Tumor Treatment with Varied Directional Electric Fields: Applications in Oncology"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to the use of electric fields in tumor treatment, but specific techniques for inducing electric fields in multiple directions simultaneously may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to other tumor treatment methods?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and other tumor treatment methods.
What are the potential long-term effects of using TTFields therapy with varied directional electric fields?
The article does not address the potential long-term effects of using TTFields therapy with varied directional electric fields.
Original Abstract Submitted
Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy is a proven approach for treating tumors using alternating electric fields. When treating tumors in certain anatomic locations (e.g., at certain locations within a subject's head) it may be beneficial to induce an electric field through the subject's body with an overall directionality that varies between more than two directions. The embodiments described herein can induce electric fields in many different directions by simultaneously applying AC signals to different pairs of transducer arrays and adjusting the amplitudes of those AC signals.
