US Patent:
20170274209, Sep 28, 2017
Inventors:
- Oakland CA, US
Parag Gad - Woodland Hills CA, US
Roland R. Roy - Playa Vista CA, US
Yury P. Gerasimenko - Los Angeles CA, US
Daniel C. Lu - Los Angeles CA, US
Hui Zhong - Monterey Park CA, US
International Classification:
A61N 1/36
A61K 31/475
A61H 3/00
A61K 31/496
A63B 22/02
A63B 21/06
Abstract:
In various embodiments methods and devices are provided for regulating bladder function in a subject after a spinal cord and/or brain injury. In certain embodiments the methods comprise applying a pattern of electrical stimulation to the Lumbosacral spinal cord at a frequency and intensity sufficient to initiate micturition and/or to improve the amount of bladder emptying. In certain embodiments the electrical stimulation is at a frequency and intensity sufficient to improve the amount of bladder emptying (e.g., to provide at least 30% emptying or at least 40% emptying, or at least 50% emptying, or at least 60% emptying, or at least 70% emptying, or at least 80% emptying, or at least 90% emptying, or at least 95% emptying.