Research Article
iStim. A New Portable Device for Interoceptive Stimulation
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-030-01093-5_6, author={Daniele Di Lernia and Giuseppe Riva and Pietro Cipresso}, title={iStim. A New Portable Device for Interoceptive Stimulation}, proceedings={Pervasive Computing Paradigms for Mental Health. 7th International Conference, MindCare 2018, Boston, MA, USA, January 9--10, 2018, Proceedings}, proceedings_a={MINDCARE}, year={2018}, month={10}, keywords={Interoception Interoceptive stimulation C-Touch C-fibers Affective touch}, doi={10.1007/978-3-030-01093-5_6} }- Daniele Di Lernia
Giuseppe Riva
Pietro Cipresso
Year: 2018
iStim. A New Portable Device for Interoceptive Stimulation
MINDCARE
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-01093-5_6
Abstract
The sense of the physiological condition of the entire organism (i.e. interoception) represents a fundamental perception that serves a correct and balanced functioning of the human body. Interoceptive information constitutes a core element in a variety of psycho-physiological systems and processes; therefore the possibility to consistently stimulate the interoceptive system with specifically targeted inputs has a fundamental value both in assessing and clinical settings. The article illustrates a new technological portable device able to delivered precise interoceptive parasympathetic stimuli to C-T afferents connected to the lamina I spinothalamocortical system. Interoceptive stimuli can be programmed in a variety of parameters, ranging from continuous stimulation to modulation of frequency and variance. Implications and possible applications are discussed in both assessing protocols and clinical treatments as well.
