基于MEMS技术的柔性多触点深部脑刺激电极研制

Design and fabrication of flexible multi-contacts deep brain stimulation electrode based on MEMS technology

  • 摘要: 深部脑刺激可以有效治疗帕金森病、癫痫、抑郁等疾病。深部脑刺激电极是深部脑刺激系统中的重要组成部分,传统的四触点电极由于通道少,触点面积大,分辨率低,容易刺激不必要的区域从而引起副作用。为提高深部脑刺激的分辨率和精度,设计了一种具有24 个触点的深部脑刺激电极,并利用微机电系统制作技术制作出柔性电极。该柔性电极基底材料为生物相容性良好的聚一氯对二甲苯(Parylene C),导电材料为金。电极触点和焊点均为285 m1 500 m,连接焊点和触点的连接线宽为50 m 。初步电学测试表明,电极具有良好的低阻抗电学性能。使用多触点电极可减小触点尺寸,提高刺激的分辨率,改善脑刺激电极在临床中的治疗效果。

     

    Abstract: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is effective for treating some diseases, such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease or depression. DBS electrode is a key part of a DBS system. The current DBS electrode has four large contacts, and the stimulation resolution is low and the stimulation to unnecessary area of brain tissue may cause side effects. To improve the resolution and precision of the deep brain stimulation, a flexible electrode with multi-contact was designed and produced through a Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) fabrication method. The new electrode consisted of 24 small contacts. Each electrode contact is 285 m 1500 m. The micro machining techniques were applied for the electrode fabrication using biocompatible materials Parylene C as the substrate and Au as electrode material respectively. The characteristics of the electrode were physically tested. The electrode has a smooth surface, distinct outline and good electrical properties with low impedance. The MEMS technology is suitable for the deep brain stimulation electrode production. This research would provide a basis for developing better 3-D deep brain stimulation strategy.

     

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