Apparatus and method for neuromodulation therapy for obesity and compulsive eating disorders using an implantable lead-receiver and an external stimulator
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Aug 26, 2003
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Apr 19, 2001
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A system and method of neuromodulation adjunct (add-on) therapy for obesity and compulsive eating disorders, comprises an implantable lead-receiver and an external stimulator. Neuromodulation is performed using pulsed electrical stimulation. The external stimulator contains a power source, controlling circuitry, a primary coil, and predetermined programs which control the different levels of therapy. The primary coil of the external stimulator inductively transfers electrical signals to the lead-receiver, which is also in electrical contact with the left vagus nerve. The external stimulator emits electrical pulses to stimulate the vagus nerve according to a predetermined program. In a second mode of operation, an operator may manually override the predetermined sequence of stimulation. The predetermined programs have different levels of control, which is password protected. The external stimulator may also be equipped with a telecommunications module to control the predetermined programs remotely.
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