electroCore, Inc. Announces Research Collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital to Explore Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Neuroinflammation
“We are proud to partner with a renowned research institution like
Through a research grant, electroCore intends to provide up to
- The effects of nVNS on persistent neuroinflammation and the neurological outcomes after concussive traumatic brain injury; and
- The effects of nVNS on microglia cells and their association with the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
This work follows prior preclinical studies at MGH supported by electroCore to study neuroinflammatory mechanisms associated with migraine and their modulation by nVNS.
“At Massachusetts General Hospital, we are committed to deepening our understanding of disease and novel potential therapies, and have consistently sought out partnerships that can help us do so, especially in areas with great unmet need,” said Dr.
About electroCore, Inc.
electroCore, Inc. is a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine healthcare company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through its non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) platform therapy initially focused on the treatment of multiple conditions. The company’s initial commercial focus is on the acute treatment of pain associated with migraine and episodic cluster headache in adults.
For more information, visit www.electrocore.com.
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