Photobiomodulation of the gastrointestinal tract
AssigneeMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
InventorBarham K. Abu Dayyeh
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Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods can be used to deliver photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) to the GI tract. For example, this document describes battery-enabled LED light source devices that can be deployed through or over an endoscope and anchored directly to the GI tract. Significant systemic effects can be produced by PBMT with application to one part of the body promoting beneficial anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits in other remote sites promoted by enhanced mitochondrial function and mitokine signaling.
Claims8
A photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) system comprising:
- a PBMT device comprising:
- an elongate housing including a first end portion and a second end portion opposite of the first end portion, the housing containing a battery;
- one or more LEDs coupled to the first end portion of the housing, the LED being powered to illuminate by the battery;
- and
- a clip mechanism coupled to the second end portion of the housing, the clip mechanism including two opposing arms configured to pivot from an open configuration to a closed configuration, wherein free ends of the two opposing arms are configured to pinch tissue therebetween while in the closed configuration to secure the PBMT device to a subject;
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- an endoscope configured to deploy the PBMT device within a GI tract of the subject.
A photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) system comprising:
- a PBMT device comprising:
- a frame;
- two or more LEDs coupled to the frame;
- and
- a housing containing a battery and electronic circuitry for illuminating the two or more LEDs;
- and
- a clip device including two opposing arms configured to pivot from an open configuration to a closed configuration, wherein free ends of the two opposing arms are configured to pinch tissue therebetween while in the closed configuration to secure the PBMT device to a subject.
A photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) system comprising:
- a foldable reflector;
- a LED light source coupled to the foldable reflector;
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- an expandable stent coupled to the foldable reflector,
- wherein the PBMT is reconfigurable between a low-profile deployment configuration and an expanded operable configuration.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.