Tivic Health Systems
Bridging Electrotherapy and Sinus Pain Relief

At a fundamental scale, the human body is an electrochemical system whose functions depend on both chemical reactions and electrical impulses. To treat an ailment, physicians need to administer treatments that balance these two aspects. Yet, as opposed to the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry that relies on chemical-based drugs, the bioelectronic medicine market is substantially smaller, yet should not be overlooked. IDTechEX has identified peripheral nerve stimulation as one of the fastest growing areas, projected to grow at a 35% CAGR between 2019 and 2029. If researched and harnessed appropriately, bioelectronic medicine can be revolutionary for healthcare in terms of non-invasive, drug-free therapy for many inflammatory diseases.

At the forefront of the bioelectronics industry, Tivic Health Systems Inc.—a commercial neuromodulation device manufacturer—has devised solutions that empower individuals to treat chronic inflammatory conditions. Leveraging controlled electrical signals akin to how drugs provide therapeutic chemicals, Tivic Health has proven to be a leader in delivering novel bioelectronic treatments to patients.

Founded in 2016, Tivic Health Systems is dedicated to developing microcurrent therapy solutions for chronic diseases and conditions. ClearUP Sinus Pain Relief is their first award-winning bioelectronic devicethat lets customers gain considerable control over allergy-related sinus pain and congestion.

Completely drug-free, ClearUP is a small handheld device that is FDA cleared and clinically proven to treat sinus pain from seasonal and year-round allergies and recently granted the claim for treating moderate to severe congestion from colds, flu and allergies.

How ClearUP Works

ClearUP emits proprietary pulsed electrical stimulation along the cheek, nose, and brow bone areas to relieve allergy-related sinus pain and congestion. Gentle, low-current electrical stimulation, called microcurrent, calms the nerves under the skin, and according to research, can shrink swollen tissue, which can cause sinus pain. One five-minute treatment provides up to six hours of relief.

Since the product is available for purchase over-the-counter, individuals can self-treat and self-manage their symptoms. Additionally, the ClearUP device is designed to locate optimal treatment points such that adult patients can confidently administer the treatment themselves. Not only does ClearUP not require a physician visit, but it also provides a sinus sufferer with a new treatment option without taking any more chemicals or drugs.

“Our device directly tackles and alleviates sinus pain and congestion, which are the most common symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies,” says Jennifer Ernst, CEO and co-founder of Tivic Health.

Clinical studies have also shown a reduction in symptoms with regular use over 4 weeks. Moreover, since the treatment is drug-free, one does not run the risk of addiction, building tolerances, or experiencing a rebound effect if they stop.

With over 50 million allergy sufferers who have recurring sinus flareups, pain, and congestion in the US alone, an innovative and effective sinus treatment such as ClearUP is a welcome sight for many consumers. ClearUP has shown great promise in treating allergy-related sinus pain from allergies and congestion.

Ernst shared with us a story about a farmer from Ohio who had debilitating sinus flareups from allergies every time he went outdoors. Despite multiple surgeries and pharmaceutical treatment regimens, his sinus pain would not lessen and even prevented him from spending time with his grandchildren. After using ClearUP, he experienced relief in a span of a few weeks and even participated in activities with his grandchildren on their summer vacation.

Compared to traditional sinus treatments such as nasal flushing, nose sprays, and pills, ClearUP doesn’t cause any discomfort or harmful side effects. This non-pharmaceutical solution can be used in conjunction with other treatment methods or as a stand-alone treatment option. TivicHealth aims to further develop its technology to address other chronic health conditions. Since ClearUP’s bioelectric treatment works wonders for sinus pain relief, the team at Tivic Health is already researching its effectiveness in treating other similar ailments. “For the next decade, our company will be focused on helping treat the immune system through non-invasive means,” concluded Ernst.