ReThink Technology
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition in which individuals feel anxiety and panic when reminded of a traumatic event. According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately 7 to 8 percent of the U.S. population will have PTSD at some point in their lives.
Researchers at the Texas Biomedical Device Center (TxBDC) have developed ReThink technology to help PTSD patients reengage in life. This therapy uses stimulation of the vagus nerve during exposure therapy to reduce the fear response.
Technology to Treat PTSD
Office Therapy
The patient participates in therapy with a licensed therapist once a week.
The therapist uses a smartphone app to record the therapy and the triggers, which activate the vagus nerve stimulator.
Home Therapy
The patient uses a smartphone app to listen to their weekly recorded therapy sessions while receiving vagus nerve stimulation at home.
