NYU Abu Dhabi develops needle-injectable miniature neurostimulator for wireless neuromodulation to treat chronic pain

New York University Abu Dhabi and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi collaborated to develop a miniature neurostimulation device about the size of a seed that can be injected through a standard needle, without surgical implantation, a battery, or connecting wires. It is powered wirelessly from outside the body and supports real-time adjustment of stimulation parameters. The findings were published in Science Advances. Laboratory and preclinical tests showed that the device could precisely activate nerves in living subjects, but its effectiveness in relieving chronic pain or improving movement disorders in human patients has not yet been established.