Black out advisory system - development of an implantable sub-scalp seizure monitor

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1075347

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Blackouts may result from seizures or heart problems, and incorrect diagnosis exposes patients to risk and limits activities. Diagnosis is difficult because these events are infrequent. Implantable monitors are useful in diagnosing cardiac abnormalities, but prolonged seizure monitoring has not been feasible. This system will use a minimally invasive implant inserted under the scalp enabling distinction of epileptic from non-epileptic causes. The implant also has the capability to improve patient safety through remote monitoring.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Development Grants

Funding Amount: $868,402.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Neurology and Neuromuscular Diseases

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

biomedical engineering | epilepsy | implant design | neurology | neurosurgery | seizures

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