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Deep field penetration in trancranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) via magnetic flux concentrator and strategic excitation coil placement NOTE: Francesca is not obligated to assign her rights, but she did her work at BIDMC with a Harvard prof

Technology Benefits

Value PropositionThe system/process:ΓÇóEffectively alters the neuronal activity in the area of stimulationΓÇóAvoids dependency on the individualΓÇÖs cooperation with minimal or no discomfortΓÇóAvoids over-excitation of patient scalps, as observed with conventional systems/techniquesΓÇóHelps in achieving a deep penetration depth (~7 cm) to any section of brain as compared to 1.5-3.0cm penetration observed with prior art techniquesΓÇóWould be commercially useful for the following applications:oTreatment of chronic depressionoTreatment of autism, Parkinson Disease, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological disordersoResearch in the neurological and mental health fieldsoDiagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric disorders and neurological injuriesoNon-invasive treatment of seizure, mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS), hippocampal sclerosis, temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), memory disorders, and amnesia

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*Abstract

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive method for non-contact stimulation of neurons in the brain by magnetic induction of electrical currents. Conventional TMS devices are capable of only achieving 1.5 ΓÇô 3cm penetration from the scalp, and such devices are very uncomfortable for patients as their use is associated with painful muscular contractions. This invention relates to a novel brain stimulation method/system for achieving a deep penetration of TMS induced electric field using a magnetic field focusing lens in combination with a strategic placement of multiple excitation coils.

*Principal Investigator

Name: Parisa Andalib

Department:

Name: Vincent Harris

Department:

Name: Fracesca Scappuzzo

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Country/Region

USA