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    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Control Systems
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a promising therapy for various conditions.
    • Current open-loop VNS may not be optimal; closed-loop systems are needed for enhanced efficacy.
    • Adaptive modulation of VNS parameters is crucial for personalized treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and evaluate a novel generic closed-loop control system for VNS.
    • To enable adaptive modulation of multiple VNS parameters for optimized therapy.
    • To assess the system's feasibility for integration into implantable devices.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a state transition model (STM) for VNS parameter selection.
    • Implemented a real-time adaptive VNS prototype for heart rate regulation.
    • Quantitatively evaluated performance in sheep, comparing with a proportional-integral (PI) controller.

    Main Results:

    • The STM controller demonstrated a median mean square error of 622.21 ms.
    • Median overshoot and settling time were 72.8% and 7.5 beats, respectively.
    • The system achieved satisfactory accuracy and response time.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed closed-loop multiparametric VNS control system is feasible for implantable devices.
    • This approach offers benefits over classical PI controllers for VNS therapy.
    • Closed-loop VNS may enhance treatment response and minimize side effects.