Clinatec – Transcranial photobiomodulation cap developed by AQ-Tech

Clinatec / CEA

Transcranial photobiomodulation medical device

Clinatec photobiomodulation cap

A non-invasive medical device for brain stimulation

This transcranial photobiomodulation cap is a non-invasive medical device that uses near-infrared light to target brain tissue.

Designed for applications in neurodegenerative disease treatment, traumatic brain injury and psychiatric disorders, it features a textile architecture housing a system for homogeneous and controlled light energy delivery.

The goal: develop a reliable, reproducible device compatible with demanding clinical trial protocols.

Technical approach

From functional prototype to certified production — a complete medical device development process.

Clinatec system architecture — electronics, mechanics and textile integration

Architecture & initial assessment

Full system structuring.

  • + Existing prototype analysis
  • + Electronics, mechanical and textile architecture definition
  • + Medical and regulatory constraint integration
  • + Precise light dose control management
Clinatec medical device development — embedded electronics and textile

Design & validation

Developing a reliable, reproducible device.

  • + Embedded electronics integration
  • + Functional textile integration
  • + Functional testing and validation
  • + Optimization for clinical use
Clinatec certified production — Class IIa medical device

Certification & production

Transition to a certified medical device.

  • + Class IIa medical device certification documentation
  • + Product traceability system setup
  • + Small series production and final testing

Results

The device is now certified as a Class IIa medical device and produced in small series with full traceability.

It is currently used in clinical trials, enabling the evaluation of photobiomodulation across various neurological conditions.

Status: certified device — in clinical trial

Related expertise

End-to-end medical device development

AQ-Tech combines product engineering, embedded electronics and industrialization to turn prototypes into certified medical devices.

Smart Textile expertise — sensor integration in garments

Smart Textile

Sensor, conductor and connected module integration into garments and wearable devices.

Mechanical engineering for medical devices

Mechanical engineering

Product integration and design adapted to medical regulatory constraints.

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