Title : Transcranial pulse stimulation of the brain – a new strategy of noninvasive treatment
Abstract:
The treatment of various severe neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s Disease is a real challenge in clinical practice. A new method of brain stimulation using noninvasive Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) based on ultra-short shockwaves has recently become available. The transduction of the shock waves is carried out very precisely by a MRI-navigated system. This allows a precision very close to stereotactically implanted electrodes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). Stimulated areas can be clearly recognized in real time mode. Shockwaves may be administered to superficial brain structures as well as into deep brain areas, up to 8 cm in depth. In contrast to Ultrasound Stimulation (tFUS) TPS does not induce any thermal effects. So there is no risk of thermal lesions after administration of low intensity shock waves. On the contrary locally administered low-energy shock waves have been shown to induce regenerative processes in various areas of the central nervous system.
The workshop will deal with the latest results in the field. Noninvasive TPS-treatment effects in a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial in Alzheimer-patients will be demonstrated. Another presentation will deal with beneficial TPS-effects in patients with Long COVID and chronic pain syndromes. Beneficial effects of TPS in patients suffering from stroke, brain trauma and Parkinson’s disease will also be regarded.
Audience Take Away
- Presentation of TPS as a new effective method of non-invasive brain stimulation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, Post Covid, Stroke and after brain trauma
- Innovative treatment of patients with (severe) neurological conditions in a complex rehabilitation setting
- Presentation of general effects and working mechanisms of shock waves with low intensities in the brain
