Description / Scope of the Technical Need.
We are looking for innovative non-pharmaceutical solutions that provide clinically supported relief from a range of pain conditions, including:
- Back pain
- Muscle and joint pain
- Headache and migraine
- Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea)
- Osteoarthritis and other chronic inflammatory pain
The health-tech solutions must go beyond conventional pill-based treatments and demonstrate a validated mechanism of action, regulatory certification, and evidence-based efficacy.
Background.
As a leading player in pain relief across multiple global markets, we are expanding our approach to offer consumers complementary, clinically validated, easy-to-use pain management solutions. These innovations should align with our commitment to improving quality of life while maintaining high standards for safety, usability, and regulatory compliance.
Key Success Criteria.
Must-have Requirements.
- Demonstrated pain relief claims, supported by robust clinical data
- Regulatory approval/certification (e.g., CE Mark under EU MDR, FDA Class I/II in the U.S.)
- Strong scientific rationale
- Proven safety
- Clear differentiation from existing solutions
Preferred Requirements.
- Quality of life improvement claims
Approaches not of interest.
- General wellness devices without clinical pain relief evidence
- Traditional TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) technologies
- Traditional heating and cooling patches or topical creams
- Devices requiring a prescription (Rx-only) or those not intended for direct consumer use
Target Group.
Adults and children, no specific health conditions
Geographies.
Global
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