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Feedback mechanism for deep brain stimulation

  • US 6,539,263 B1
  • Filed: 06/07/2000
  • Issued: 03/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/11/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for improving cognitive function of a conscious patient, said method comprising:

  • selecting a conscious patient;

    applying electrical stimulation to at least a portion of the patient'"'"'s subcortical structures involved in the generation and control of generalized efference copy signals under conditions effective to improve the patient'"'"'s cognitive function;

    detecting internally generated movement of the patient; and

    controlling said applying electrical stimulation in response to detected internally generated movement of the patient.

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