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Experts recommend that adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep
each night to function at their best, but up to two-thirds of those with
chronic pain conditions experience some form of sleeping disorder, such
as insomnia. Inadequate sleep often worsens pain symptoms, which can
precipitate a vicious cycle of decreased activity during the day and
even less sleep at night. NeuroMetrix is uniquely positioned to address
the impact of chronic pain on sleep with Quell, the only transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulator cleared by the
"Chronic pain can be extremely disruptive to one's quality of life," said Shai N. Gozani, M.D., Ph.D. "Many people find that their pain tends to increase throughout the day and peak at night. Unfortunately, those higher levels of pain can prevent them from getting to sleep and staying asleep. We're pleased to have an opportunity to show sleep medicine professionals a drug-free pain relief option they can share with their patients."
Quell measures and tracks sleep data to help users understand the amount and quality of their sleep. Quell also analyzes body movements and position while users are sleeping. These measurements are available via the Quell Relief app.
SLEEP 2017 is being held at the Hynes
About Quell
Quell is designed for millions of people suffering from chronic pain. The advanced wearable device is lightweight and can be worn during the day while active, and at night while sleeping. It has been cleared by the FDA for treatment of chronic pain without a prescription. In a recent study, 81% of Quell users reported an improvement in their chronic pain. Quell users can personalize and manage therapy discreetly via the Quell Relief app. Quell also offers advanced health tracking relevant to chronic pain sufferers including pain, sleep, activity, and gait. Quell was the winner of the 2016 SXSW (South by Southwest) Innovation Award for Best Wearable Technology. Quell is available at select healthcare professionals and retailers. Visit QuellRelief.com for more information.
About NeuroMetrix
NeuroMetrix is a commercial stage, innovation driven healthcare company
combining bioelectrical and digital medicine to address chronic health
conditions including chronic pain, sleep disorders, and diabetes. The
company's lead product is Quell, an over-the-counter wearable
therapeutic device for chronic pain. Quell is integrated into a digital
health platform that helps patients optimize their therapy and decrease
the impact of chronic pain on their quality of life. The company also
markets DPNCheck®, a rapid point-of-care test for diabetic
neuropathy, which is the most common long-term complication of Type 2
diabetes. The company maintains an active research effort and has
several pipeline programs. The company is located in Waltham,
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