ElectroCore has patented a method to treat inflammatory responses associated with coronaviruses by emitting electrical impulses near the vagus nerve. The treatment aims to reduce inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and abnormal blood clotting in post-COVID conditions. The method involves applying impulses transcutaneously on the neck. GlobalData’s report on ElectroCore gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Treatment of inflammatory response in covid-19 patients using electrical impulses
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11894148B2) discloses a method for treating medical disorders associated with viruses in the coronaviridae family in patients. The method involves using a device to apply electrical impulses transcutaneously through the outer skin surface of the patient's neck to the vagus nerve. These impulses are aimed at reducing the levels of C-reactive protein in the patient's blood by at least 10 mg/L. The treatment paradigm includes applying the electrical impulse as a single dose ranging from 30 seconds to 5 minutes, 2 to 5 times per day, with each pulse having specific frequency and amplitude parameters.
Furthermore, the method outlined in the patent claims also targets the reduction of procalcitonin levels in the patient's blood, with specific reductions of at least 2 ng/L or 5 ng/L. Additionally, the electrical impulse is designed to inhibit the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha. The device used for this treatment comprises electrodes and a housing with an energy source to generate the necessary electrical impulses. The method aims to not only reduce C-reactive protein levels by at least 25 mg/L but also decrease the constriction of smooth bronchial muscle. The impulses are delivered in bursts of 2-20 pulses with specific frequency ranges to achieve the desired therapeutic effects.
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