Non-invasive sensory feedback system to improve mobility, prevent ulcers and treat neuropathic pain in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy of the leg

• Unité de recherche: INNOSUISSE
• Numéro de projet: 47462.1 IP-ICT
• Titre du projet anglais: Non-invasive sensory feedback system to improve mobility, prevent ulcers and treat neuropathic pain in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy of the leg

Description succincte (Allemand)

Non-invasive sensory feedback system to improve mobility, prevent ulcers and treat neuropathic pain in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy of the leg

Description succincte (Anglais)

Non-invasive sensory feedback system to improve mobility, prevent ulcers and treat neuropathic pain in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy of the leg

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Allemand)

30-50% of diabetics develop peripheral neuropathy, causing sensory loss from the legs, with consequent unphysiological walking and neuropathic pain. STEPUP is a unique brain computer interface restoring sensations from the foot of neuropathic patients by stimulating the tibial nerve through the skin