Gate Science develops the RELAY device, a single solution designed to control the entire cycle of postoperative pain. This system uniquely combines nerve block for immediate intense pain relief with neurostimulation for persistent pain management following discharge. The technology aims to eliminate the need for opioids by interrupting pain signals at two distinct neurological gates.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Postoperative pain management is often inadequate, with current non-opioid therapies providing limited relief and opioids carrying significant risks of dependency and chronic pain development. Existing solutions like nerve blocks and long-acting analgesics offer short-term pain control, leaving a gap in managing pain throughout the entire recovery period. Millions of patients undergoing surgery face prolonged pain, contributing to opioid addiction and substantial healthcare costs.
Solution
Gate Science is developing the RELAY device, a comprehensive solution for managing postoperative pain throughout the entire recovery cycle without the need for opioids. RELAY uniquely combines nerve block and neurostimulation modalities to address both the intense, immediate pain following surgery and the persistent pain experienced in the weeks after discharge. The device empowers patients to actively manage their pain via the Gate Keeper mobile app. By targeting pain signals at multiple points in the nervous system, RELAY aims to provide effective pain relief, prevent opioid dependency, and reduce the likelihood of chronic pain development.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes patients undergoing major surgeries, healthcare providers seeking non-opioid pain management solutions, and payers aiming to reduce healthcare costs associated with opioid addiction and chronic pain.
Features
- Combines nerve block and neurostimulation for comprehensive pain management.
- Addresses both acute and persistent postoperative pain.
- Patient-controlled pain management via the Gate Keeper mobile app.
- Digital platform for managing pain control in the hours, days, and weeks following surgery.
- Potential to prevent the progression to chronic pain.