Methods, systems, and devices for pairing vagus nerve stimulation with motor therapy in stroke patients
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1. A stimulation control device, comprising:
- a stimulation initiation system configured to output stimulation initiation signals to a vagus nerve stimulator;
a manual input system configured to be engaged by an operator to cause output of a first stimulation initiation signal;
a motion detection system configured to be engaged by the operator to cause output of a second stimulation initiation signal; and
a selection input system configured to enable the operator to select between using the manual input system and the motion detection system,whereinthe stimulation control device is configured such that engaging the manual input system causes the output of the first stimulation initiation signal from the stimulation initiation system to the vagus nerve stimulator, andthe stimulation control device is configured such that engaging the motion detection system enables the output of the second stimulation initiation signal from the stimulation initiation system to the vagus nerve stimulator.
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Abstract
A method of treating motor deficits in a stroke patient, comprising assessing a patient'"'"'s motor deficits, determining therapeutic goals for the patient, based on the patient'"'"'s motor deficits, selecting therapeutic tasks based on the therapeutic goals, performing each of the selected therapeutic tasks repetitively, observing the performance of the therapeutic tasks, initiating the stimulation of the vagus nerve manually at approximately a predetermined moment during the performance of the therapeutic tasks, stimulating the vagus nerve of the patient during the performance of the selected therapeutic tasks, and improving the patient'"'"'s motor deficits.
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1. A stimulation control device, comprising:
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a stimulation initiation system configured to output stimulation initiation signals to a vagus nerve stimulator; a manual input system configured to be engaged by an operator to cause output of a first stimulation initiation signal; a motion detection system configured to be engaged by the operator to cause output of a second stimulation initiation signal; and a selection input system configured to enable the operator to select between using the manual input system and the motion detection system, wherein the stimulation control device is configured such that engaging the manual input system causes the output of the first stimulation initiation signal from the stimulation initiation system to the vagus nerve stimulator, and the stimulation control device is configured such that engaging the motion detection system enables the output of the second stimulation initiation signal from the stimulation initiation system to the vagus nerve stimulator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system, comprising:
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a vagus nerve stimulator; a stimulation control device communicably connected to the vagus nerve stimulator including a stimulation initiation output to provide stimulation initiation signals to the vagus nerve stimulator; a manual control system configured to be engaged to provide a stimulation initiation signal from the stimulation control device upon a manual input; a motion detection system configured to be engaged to provide a stimulation initiation signal from the stimulation control device upon detection of motion; and a visual output system configured to provide data to the operator, the visual output system being configured to enable input by the operator to select between using the manual control system and the motion detection system to provide the respective stimulation initiation signal, wherein the system is configured such that the motion detection system, when selected, sends a signal to the stimulation control device upon a detection of a movement so that the stimulation control device sends a stimulation initiation signal to the vagus nerve stimulator, and such that the manual control system, when selected, sends a signal to the stimulation control device so that the stimulation control device sends a stimulation initiation signal to the vagus nerve stimulator. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system comprising:
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a means for detecting motion of a patient; a means for providing vagus nerve stimulation to a patient; and a display means for providing data, the display means being configured to enable an input by an operator to select between a manual control mode of the means for providing vagus nerve stimulation and an automated control mode of the means for providing vagus nerve stimulation, wherein in the automated control mode the means for providing vagus nerve stimulation is configured to automatically provide vagus nerve stimulation to the patient upon a detection of a motion of the patient by the means for detecting motion. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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