Challenge
About 20% of the world’s population is affected by various degrees of chronic back pain. The total market for back pain treatment is estimated at over €50 billion with current treatment options mainly consisting of medications, like paracetamol and ibuprofen and heat patches. Other therapies include physiotherapy, acupuncture, or surgery.
Opportunity
The BlueTouch technology was originally designed by Phillips and is based on a combination of blue light and infrared warmth to stimulate blood flow and muscle repair. In this, it differentiates itself radically from current treatments for chronic pain.
Solution
When the new solution will come to market, therapists and patients alike will have access to an innovative solution to treating back pains. The effect of the blue light device can have a significant impact on chronic pain treatment options.
Status
lueTouchʼs innovative therapy is expected to demonstrate its effectiveness in a clinical trial starting soon.
Meet the team
Pieter Wijffels
Venture Partner
