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Revision as of 09:48, 9 May 2016
| Chrono Solution | |
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| Category | Torso-mounted |
| Developer | Chrono Therapeutics Inc. [1] |
| Announced | July 2014 [2] |
| Released | Developers:
Consumers: (unreleased) |
| Price | USD (unreleased) |
| Operating system | none |
| Sensors |
none |
| Weight | g (not disclosed) |
| Controls |
button, mobile app |
| Data available | limited |
| Risk factor | moderate |
| Standalone | |
| http://www.chronothera.com/ | |
Chrono Solution is a sub-dermal drug administration device which aim is to help smokers quit the habit by automatically administering a small dose of nicotine. The accompanying mobile app helps to track the withdrawal symptoms and offers help to minimize the discomfort.[3] The device is set to be available to consumers in 2016/2017.
Contents
Main characteristics
Chrono Solution is a smart, dermal patch for long-term nicotine delivery. While the exact dimensions and weight of the device is unknown, we assume the device will be small and light enough to be comfortable to wear for a prolonged period of time. The device consists of two part: a reusable control unit that controls the nicotine administration over the course of the time period, and a disposable nicotine cartridge that holds the 24-hour supply of the drug with an adhesive patch on the bottom.
The device is paired with a smartphone app that set the appropriate time of drug delivery. Chrono Solution is designed to deliver the nicotine before the user experiences any withdrawal symptoms, e.g. just before they wake up.
There is a small button on the patch that the user can use to log the time they feel any withdrawal symptoms. This allows them to analyse when and how often these symptoms occur in the smartphone app where it is displayed in the form of a graph. This statistics should help the user to understand what is causing the unwanted withdrawal symptoms. In the case the user pushes the 'log a craving' button, the smartphone app also offers a coughing support through motivational messages.[4]
The company claims that:
"Chrono's coaching application supports users through the entire quit process. Via 'just-in-time' coaching when cravings occur, proactive medication reminders, and detailed trend data, the app guides smokers to develop and practice simple and effective skills to overcome their addiction and quit for good."
Purpose
The purpose of the device is to help smokers with quitting the unwanted habit of smoking via controlled sub-dermal administration of nicotine while helping them deal with withdrawal symptoms and associated discomfort through individually timed drug delivery times and coaching.[5]
Company & People
The device is being developed by a privately held company Chrono Therapeutics Inc. The company is based in United States and was founded in 2003.[6]
Important Dates
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Therapy - Chrono Solution helps former smokers to overcome the withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking.
Ethical & Health Issues
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/chrono-therapeutics
http://digitalhealthage.com/chrono-therapeutics-anti-smoking-wearable/
Public Policy
Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
References
- ↑ http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=11777906
- ↑ http://www.medgadget.com/2014/07/chronodose-smart-nicotine-patch-to-help-prevent-cravings.html
- ↑ http://www.chronothera.com
- ↑ http://www.chronothera.com/how-it-works
- ↑ http://www.chronothera.com/science-1
- ↑ http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=11777906
