On-ear vagus nerve electrical stimulator for improving functional ileus after gastrointestinal surgery
Technology Introduction:
This product is a non-invasive transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulator (taVNS) that incorporates electrical neuromodulation technique. The working mechanism is that the taVNS, through the electrodes attached at the choncha and tragus, electrically stimulates the afferent branch of vagus nerve and, therefore, increases the parasympathetic tone to solve a long-standing and annoying clinical problem, the postoperative ileus.
Industrial Applications:
Our technique, taVNS, targets postoperative ileus. It facilitates gastrointestinal motility and reduces the ileus recovery time and the days of hospitalization. Compared to the current therapy, mainly supportive, our technique has definite clinical benefits and reduces overall care costs. It can be integrated into the process of ERAS and can be applied to the postoperative care domain in the hospitals. The business models include sales of consumables and services of treatment course.
National Cheng Kung University & National Cheng Kung University Hospital
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) is a leading research university recognized for excellence in engineering, medicine, technology, sustainability, and industry collaboration.
