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Biofeedback device for prevention of migraines

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Develop a low-cost and accessible biofeedback device for the mitigation of migraine.

News About this Project

  • Patent: P210289, Portable, Affordable Biofeedback Device for the Treatment of Migraines (2021)

Project Overview

Migraines are a widespread problem in America, with an estimated 12% of adults being affected. Most solutions, the majority of which are pharmaceutical, are expensive and can have debilitating side effects that often inhibit daily functions. Few non-pharmaceutical options exist, but biofeedback is one of them. In the clinical setting, biofeedback is extremely expensive and time consuming, so the team is working to create a device that is portable and affordable for at-home use. Creating a personal biofeedback device will alleviate the burden of chronic migraines by preemptively preventing migraines. The function of this device is to provide viable and presentable EMG and temperature data during biofeedback sessions to inform the user of their autonomic bodily functions. The information will help train the user to control these functions to mitigate migraines.

Team Picture

From top to bottom, left to right: Hannah Fjellman, Will Wightman, Maïsha Kasole, Spencer Averbeck, Laura Richmond, and Courtney Florin
From top to bottom, left to right: Hannah Fjellman, Will Wightman, Maïsha Kasole, Spencer Averbeck, Laura Richmond, and Courtney Florin

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Team Members

  • Hannah Fjellman - Team Leader
  • Maisha Kasole - Communicator
  • Spencer Averbeck - BSAC
  • Will Wightman - BWIG
  • Laura Richmond - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Mitchell Tyler - Advisor
  • Taylor Powers - Client

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