electroCore, Inc.
Non-Invasive Treatment of Parkinson's Disease

Abstract:

Methods and devices are disclosed for the non-invasive treatment of Parkinson's disease through the delivery of energy to target nervous tissue, particularly the vagus nerve. The methods and devices transmit an electrical impulse transcutaneously through an outer skin surface of the patient to modulate activity of the vagus nerve to treat one or more symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This modulation may inhibit neuroinflammation and/or increase levels of at least one neurotrophic factor to promote the survival of dopamine producing cells in patients suffering from the conditions of Parkinson's disease.