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US 2014/0350633 A1Published application
Systems and methods that provide electrical stimulation to a nerve to reduce a reflex that affects a bodily function
AssigneeCase Western Reserve University
InventorsKenneth J. Gustafson, Jaime L. McCoin, Narendra Bhadra
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Abstract
One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for electrical stimulation. A waveform generator can be configured to generate an electrical waveform. An electrode can be electrically coupled to the waveform generator and configured to deliver the electrical waveform to a nerve to reduce at least one reflex that affects a bodily function.
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A system comprising:
- a waveform generator configured to generate an electrical waveform;
- and
- an electrode configured to deliver the electrical waveform to stimulate a nerve to reduce at least one reflex that affects a bodily function.
A method for affecting a bodily function in a subject, the method comprising the steps of:
- generating, by a waveform generator, an electrical waveform;
- and
- delivering, by an electrode coupled to the waveform generator, the electrical waveform to a nerve comprising an afferent nerve fiber of the subject to stimulate the afferent nerve fiber to affect the bodily function.
A neural prosthesis for providing urinary bladder control in a subject, the neural prosthesis comprising:
- a waveform generator configured to generate an electrical waveform configured to reduce at least one urethral reflex that impedes urine flow from a urinary bladder of the subject;
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- an electrode configured to deliver the electrical waveform to a nerve of the subject;
- wherein the electrical waveform causes the nerve to generate at least one action potential to reduce the at least one urethral reflex and facilitate voiding of the urinary bladder.
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