Technology ID
TAB-4685

NeurEx®: A Mobile App for Streamlined Neurological Examination Documentation and Precise Disability Scale Computation

E-Numbers
E-089-2021-0
Lead Inventor
Kosa, Peter
Lead IC
NIAID
Co-Inventors
Bielekova, Bibiana ('Bibi')
ICs
NIAID
Applications
Software / Apps
Research Materials
Medical Devices
Diagnostics
Therapeutic Areas
Neurology
Development Stages
Prototype
Research Products
Computational models/software

This technology includes the NeurEx® mobile application, a groundbreaking tool designed for neurologists to conduct and document neurological examinations efficiently. Deployed on iPads, it integrates with a secure, cloud-based database, automating the computation of four key disability scales used in neuroimmunology. The app's robust design enables precise mapping of neurological deficits, blending spatial distribution with quantitative assessments. Its effectiveness is underscored by a study involving 865 neurological exams, where the app's computed scales matched the accuracy of multiple sclerosis-trained clinicians. Crucially, NeurEx® enhances the sensitivity and specificity in tracking disability progression, outperforming traditional scales like the EDSS. This makes it an invaluable asset not only in clinical settings but also in research and multicentric trials, offering a more economical and precise alternative to conventional documentation of neurological examinations.

Commercial Applications
Offers transformative potential in neurology, streamlining patient assessments in clinical practice, enhancing the precision of research in neuroimmunology, and revolutionizing data gathering in multicentric trials and studies.

Competitive Advantages
Revolutionizes neurological assessment with its unparalleled precision in disability measurement, cost-effectiveness over traditional imaging, and seamless integration of comprehensive data analysis, setting a new standard in neurology practice and research.
Licensing Contact:
Yang, David (Po-Lung)
polung.yang@nih.gov