18749417. Stimulation Modes to Adapt Customized Stimulation Parameters for Use in a Spinal Cord Stimulation System simplified abstract (Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation)

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Stimulation Modes to Adapt Customized Stimulation Parameters for Use in a Spinal Cord Stimulation System

Organization Name

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation

Inventor(s)

Ismael Huertas Fernandez of Madrid (ES)

Que T. Doan of West Hills CA (US)

Changfang Zhu of Valencia CA (US)

Rosana Esteller of Santa Clarita CA (US)

Michael A. Moffitt of Solon OH (US)

Stimulation Modes to Adapt Customized Stimulation Parameters for Use in a Spinal Cord Stimulation System - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18749417 titled 'Stimulation Modes to Adapt Customized Stimulation Parameters for Use in a Spinal Cord Stimulation System

The abstract describes a method for programming a patient's stimulator device using an external device with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows the patient to select from different stimulation modes.

  • The external device stores a model for the patient, containing information on optimal stimulation coordinates.
  • Each stimulation mode corresponds to a subset of coordinates in the model.
  • Selecting a stimulation mode limits programming to coordinates within that subset.

Potential Applications: - Medical devices for neurostimulation therapy - Rehabilitation devices for physical therapy

Problems Solved: - Simplifies the programming process for patients - Provides personalized stimulation based on individual models

Benefits: - Improved patient comfort and effectiveness of stimulation therapy - Enhanced user experience with a user-friendly GUI

Commercial Applications: - Medical device manufacturers can integrate this technology into their neurostimulation products, catering to patients' individual needs and preferences.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the external device communicate with the patient's stimulator device? 2. What factors determine the optimal stimulation coordinates stored in the model?

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on the effectiveness of personalized stimulation in improving patient outcomes in neurostimulation therapy.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method is disclosed for programming a patient's stimulator device using an external device. The method provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on the external device that allows the patient to select from a plurality of displayed stimulation modes to program stimulation provided by one or more electrodes of the stimulator device. The external device stores a model derived for the patient, which model comprises information indicative of a plurality of frequency/pulse width/amplitude coordinates predicted to provide optimal stimulation for the patient. Each stimulation mode corresponds with a subset of coordinates defined in accordance with the plurality of coordinates in the model. Selection of one of the stimulation modes limits programming the stimulator device with coordinates that are within the corresponding subset of coordinates.

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