The Case Western Reserve University is developing a neurotechnology device to treat patients suffering from urinary problems due to spasms in the urethral sphincter.
The device sends electrical signals to the nerve responsible for spasms, thus eliminating spasms and allowing the bladder to empty, medcitynews.com reported.
Case Western biomedical engineering associate professor and Veterans Administration researcher Kenneth Gustafson said Cleveland-area Conservocare will conduct device’s preclinical testing over the next year or so, and then file for regulatory approval to begin testing the device in humans.