Torpedo Therapeutics

Deep-brain stimulation, or DBS, is an existing, FDA approved therapy for Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia and drug-resistant Epilepsy. While DBS can have a tremendous positive impact on the daily live of patients, a range of side-effects can be associated with the therapy. Some of these side-effects are the due to off-target stimulation. Off-target stimulation happens because the electrodes that are used in deep brain stimulation are relatively large compared to the brain regio...