Nia Therapeutics is developing a Smart Neurostimulation System that utilizes a neural implant and external processor to deliver customized neurostimulation therapy based on real-time brain activity patterns. This technology targets memory loss in individuals with traumatic brain injury by stimulating brain networks associated with memory during critical periods of impairment.
Funding
$10.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Individuals with traumatic brain injury often experience memory loss due to impaired brain network activity. Current treatments do not provide targeted, real-time intervention to address these memory deficits.
Solution
Nia Therapeutics is developing a Smart Neurostimulation System designed to improve memory function in individuals with traumatic brain injury. The system utilizes a neural implant and an external processor to deliver customized neurostimulation therapy based on real-time brain activity patterns. The external processor wirelessly powers the neural implant, enabling it to administer stimulation when the brain signals suggest memories are not being encoded effectively. The device listens to the unique patterns of brain activity in each participant and develops a customized neurostimulation therapy. Stimulation is delivered when the device detects a suspected period of memory loss, and aims to rescue the brain networks associated with memory.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with memory loss resulting from traumatic brain injury.
Features
- Neural implant with depth leads for targeted brain stimulation
- External processor for wireless power and data transmission to the neural implant
- Cloud-based AI system that develops customized treatment based on each participant's real-time pattern of memory encoding
- Real-time monitoring of neural activity to administer customized stimulation patterns
- Non-invasive initiation of stimulation via magnetic connection between the external processor and implanted components