Wireless system for deep brain stimulation and blood pressure monitoring in animal studies

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is used to treat symptoms of various movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor (ET), and generalized dystonia. Preclinical research is conducted on animal models, primarily small rodents or nonhuman primates.

Real-time data acquisition and remote control of system settings are implemented via a proprietary radio protocol. The wireless DBS system enables animal mobility, which is one of its key benefits.

DBS is delivered through electrical current pulses. These charge-balanced pulses, commonly used in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), have adjustable amplitude, pulse width, and repetition period. The invasive continuous blood pressure monitoring system is capable of recording with sufficient resolution to detect individual heartbeat pulses.

Compact wireless controller used in animal studies for deep brain stimulation and real-time blood pressure monitoring.
Wireless system controller for deep brain stimulation (DBS) and blood pressure monitoring in animal studies