BioWave Corporation

BioWave Corporation: high-frequency neuromodulation for pain relief

BioWave Corporation is an American company based in Westport, Connecticut, dedicated to developing FDA-cleared high-frequency neuromodulation medical devices. Its technology aims to block the transmission of pain signals at their source, without resorting to drugs or invasive procedures. The company states that its solutions are used both in clinics and in the patient's home and have been used by tens of thousands of people with acute and chronic pain.

Technology foundation

The system is based on patented high-frequency neurostimulation that is delivered through the skin and reaches the nerves responsible for pain, inhibiting the propagation of the action potential along the nerve fiber. According to the company, this mechanism differs from conventional electrical stimulation devices, such as TENS, which act on the skin surface by masking the painful sensation. BioWave maintains that its signal reaches deeper planes and that this translates into a greater degree and longer duration of relief, which can last for hours after a single 30-minute session, without the need to keep the device connected continuously.

Products and modes of use

The company's catalog includes several product lines:

• BioWavePRO, intended for professional use.
• BioWaveHOME, designed for at-home treatment.
• BioWaveGO.
• BioWavePENS, a procedure performed in the office under medical supervision.
• Silver BioWraps.
• BioWave Percutaneous Electrodes.
• BioWave Noninvasive Electrodes.

The company describes the devices as portable and easy to use, with no programming required: relief is activated by pressing a button. It also notes that the device shuts off automatically and that the sensation resembles that of a deep, relaxing massage.

BioWavePENS: in-office treatment

BioWavePENS is a procedure performed in the office under the supervision of a physician and is aimed at patients with severe pain. According to the company's information, a single 30-minute session can provide up to 72 hours of improvement, and repeated treatments generate cumulative benefit without the need for surgery, implants, or increased medication use. Coverage for the procedure is available through workers' compensation, personal injury, and auto insurance.

Clinical data and reported results

The company supports its proposition with clinical studies and with the following figures, which it attributes to patient-reported results:

• An average of 8 hours of pain relief after a 30-minute treatment.
• 94% of patients reported an improvement in their quality of life after two weeks of use.
• 54% reduced or eliminated their pain medication consumption after two weeks of use.
• An average reduction of 3.47 points on the pain scale (0-10) after using BioWave.

Among the cited publications are an open-label pilot study on noninvasive high-frequency stimulation of peripheral nerve fibers in chronic pain, published in Pain Practice in 2021, and a study on pain reduction and improved function after short-term use of BioWave high-frequency peripheral nerve stimulation, published in Pain and Therapy in February 2023. The company also shares success stories related to chronic neck pain, low back pain after a car accident, and sports injury recovery.

Areas of application and audiences

The technology is presented as compatible with rehabilitation protocols and aimed at improving activities of daily living and patient independence. The company distinguishes several target groups: veterans and active military personnel, other federal employees, athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals, pain practitioners, and patients. In the sports field, it notes that the solution was developed in professional sports and is trusted by the majority of teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS. The company holds a federal contract with number FSS V797D-70205 and offers specific support for VA health care providers.

Corporate structure and activity

BioWave Corporation maintains sections dedicated to its history, an explanation of the technology, its team, news, and career opportunities. It has a medical advisory board and a sports advisory board, and organizes educational webinars, including one on treating pain associated with basketball injuries. The company publishes user's manuals, quick reference guides, how-to videos, and an FAQ section for its product support.

Location and contact

19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT 06880