A wireless, battery-free device for electrical neuromodulation of bladder contractions.

ABSTRACT: Lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) is a prevalent condition characterized by symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, incontinence, and difficulty in urination, which can significantly impair patient's quality of life and lead to severe physiological complications. Despite the availability of diverse treatment options, including pharmaceutical and behavioral therapies, these approaches are not without challenges. The objective of this study was to enhance treatment options for LUTD by developing a wireless, battery-free device for managing bladder contractions. We designed and validated a compact, fully implantable, battery-free pulse generator using the magnetic induction coupling mechanism of wireless power transmission. Weighing less than 0.2 g and with a volume of less than 0.1

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11420504 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature