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This Small Wearable Device Reduces Parkinson’s Symptoms
Feb 23, 2024
A coin-sized device using rhythmic stimulation aims to reduce Parkinson’s symptoms by helping patients move more easily. The podcast explores Chaco Neurotech's innovative wearable technology addressing tremors, rigidity, and gait problems, with insights into regulatory approval and distribution plans.
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- The Q-1 wearable device reduces Parkinson's symptoms through rhythmic sternum stimulation.
- Chaco Neurotech aims to obtain regulatory approval for the Q-1 with personalized vibration patterns.
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Development of Wearable Device for Parkinson's
Lucy Jung, an industrial designer, started working on assistive devices for stroke victims and eventually focused on developing a wearable device for Parkinson's patients after her own medical experience. The device, named Q-1, is a small plastic disc with an electric motor that vibrates on the sternum to reduce Parkinson's symptoms through rhythmic stimulation. Unlike invasive treatments, the Q-1 is non-invasive, affordable, and has gained significant traction globally with over 2,000 users in the UK and a waiting list of 20,000 across 120 countries.
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