Revolutionary smart sock brings lost feeling!
Revolutionary smart sock brings lost feeling!
A groundbreaking innovation in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy could soon become a reality: the "smart sock" called "Neurostep" was developed by researchers at the Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Technology of the MedUni Vienna and the ETH Zurich. This innovative technology aims to rehabilitate the disturbed nerve line in the feet through targeted electrical impulses. The study, which was currently published in the specialist magazine Nature Communications , shows promising results after tests on 14 patients at the University Clinic Zurich and Balgrist, such as Kleine Zeitung reported.
The special thing about the neuroprosthesis is your individual adaptability. A personalized calibration process adapted the electrical impulses to the degree of nerve damage. The technology works in a closed control loop while the patients go and offers real-time feedback that conveys a new feeling of security and improved movement coordination. The first results show that the test subjects reported significant progress in their feeling and less pain after only one day of use. These findings are based on magnetic resonance tomographies that show that the brain processes the restored feeling similar to natural sensory stimuli.
clinical studies as the key to innovation
However, the future steps are necessary before "Neurostep" can be used in regular treatment. The research team is already planning a follow -up study on the long -term application and its effects on diabetic neuropathy, as can be seen in information from Universitätspital Zurich . Clinical studies are crucial to ensure that new treatment methods meet the current scientific standards and that patients are placed in the first place. Not only are new medication researched, but the development also analyzes innovative treatment approaches.| Details | |
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