Method and apparatus for transdermal stimulation over the palmar and plantar surfaces

摘要

Various methods and devices for providing transdermal electrical stimulation therapy to a patient are provided. In certain variations, a method may include positioning a stimulator electrode over a glabrous skin surface overlying a target nerve of a subject. Electrical stimulation may be delivered through or across the glabrous skin surface to the target nerve to stimulate the target nerve, while remaining safe and tolerable to the patient. Electrical stimulation may be delivered at frequencies that may be painful or intolerable when applied over non-glabrous surfaces of the body. Various applicators or devices for providing transdermal electrical stimulation therapy are also provided.

主权项

1. A method for providing transdermal electrical stimulation therapy to a subject comprising:
positioning a stimulator electrode upon a glabrous skin surface overlying a palm of the subject; delivering electrical stimulation transdermally via a pulse generator through the glabrous skin surface and to a target nerve or tissue within the hand to stimulate the target nerve or tissue within the hand so that pain felt by the subject is mitigated; providing feedback signals based on nerve conduction velocity detection of the electrical stimulation via a sensor; and adjusting or optimizing the electrical stimulation delivered through the glabrous skin surface and to the target nerve or tissue within the hand based on the nerve conduction velocity detection.