Development of an Implantable Nerve Neurotechnology for the Study and Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain, affecting 7-10% of the population, significantly reduces quality of life. Current treatments often fail due to the challenges in translating findings from animal models to humans. Traditional models rely on controlled environments, hindering accurate assessment. Implantable neurotechnologies offer a solution by recording nerve activity in freely-moving animals, providing more realistic data. However, existing devices struggle with long-term recording and signal classification. Implantable neurotechnologies also show promise for directly treating neuropathic pain but lack specificity, inhibiting normal nerve function.