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 a subject's frontal cortex, the method comprising:
positioning an applicator comprising a thermal transfer region in communication with the subject's skin over the subject's prefrontal cortex; passing cooled fluid through the applicator so that the thermal transfer region is cooled to a first temperature between about 10° C. and about 25° C.; maintaining the first temperature for a first time period extending at least 15 minutes.