METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING INSOMNIA BY INDUCING FRONTAL CEREBRAL HYPOTHERMIA

摘要

Method, systems and devices for treating insomnia by non-invasive hypothermic treatment are described. In general, these devices, systems and method enable cooling of the frontal cortex prior to and/or during sleep to enhance sleep, which may be particularly beneficial to treat insomnia.

主权项

1. A method of reducing sleep onset by non-invasively applying hypothermal therapy to at least a portion of a subject's frontal cortex, prefrontal cortex or frontal and prefrontal cortex, the method comprising:
positioning an applicator comprising a thermal transfer region in communication with the subject's skin over at least a portion of the subject's frontal cortex, prefrontal cortex or frontal and prefrontal cortex; maintaining the applicator temperature so that the thermal transfer region is cooled to between about 10° C. and about 25° C.; maintaining the temperature for a time period extending at least 15 minutes.