Methods and systems to measure gastrointestinal motility based on a balloon based system
AssigneesThe Johns Hopkins University, The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
InventorsAnthony N. Kalloo, John O. Clarke
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a balloon-based system and method for measuring gastrointestinal motility. The balloon can be a stand-alone balloon with pressure sensing capabilities or the balloon can be deployed as a component of a catheter-based system. The balloon can be deployed in an uninflated state and can be inflated with fluid such as air, water, or other biocompatible fluid while disposed within the gastrointestinal tract. The pressure sensor can take the form of a pressure sensor disposed within the balloon or disposed on a surface of the balloon. Additional, sensors can also be applied to monitor other conditions, function, or disease state.
Claims20
A device for sensing pressure in the gastrointestinal tract, comprising:
- a balloon;
- and,
- a pressure sensor;
- wherein the pressure sensor is configured to record and wirelessly transmit data regarding pressures measured in the gastrointestinal tract.
A system for sensing pressure in the gastrointestinal tract, comprising:
- a catheter;
- a balloon configured to be disposed within the catheter when the balloon is in an uninflated state;
- a pressure sensor;
- wherein the pressure sensor is configured to record and wirelessly transmit data regarding pressures measured in the gastrointestinal tract.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.