Battelle announced today that it entered into a collaborative agreement with Spark Biomedical to jointly run a pilot clinical study. Through the joint study, the two companies aim to advance the remote detection and treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) using wearable biosensors. According to a news release, the study’s primary objective is to collect […]
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Spark Biomedical wins FDA breakthrough nod for newborn opioid withdrawal relief device
Spark Biomedical announced today that the FDA granted breakthrough device designation to its transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator designed to reduce signs and symptoms of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). NOWS results from exposure to prescription or non-prescription opioids such as methadone or heroin during pregnancy. Currently, no nationwide standard of care exists for managing NOWS, although […]