Pediatric chronic pain affects an estimated 20% of children globally, impacting approximately 150 million young individuals worldwide, including 500,000 in Portugal alone. This condition disrupts their ability to lead normal lives, turning everyday actions like showering or hugging into painful challenges. To address this widespread and life-altering issue, IMAGI Health has developed Cloudia, an innovative and holistic solution for managing pediatric chronic pain.
Cloudia leverages a groundbreaking combination of medically-validated hypnotherapy and cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology to offer effective, on-demand pain relief therapies. Designed specifically for pediatric patients, the platform immerses children in guided hypnotherapy sessions delivered through VR, helping to engage the brain’s natural ability to reduce the perception of pain. This immersive experience not only distracts children from their discomfort but also promotes relaxation through scientifically-backed techniques.
What truly sets Cloudia apart is its biofeedback safety monitoring system. This advanced feature tracks key physiological markers during therapy sessions, ensuring the child’s safety while providing real-time insights into the treatment’s effectiveness. Furthermore, Cloudia’s customizable features allow the therapeutic experience to be tailored to each child’s specific needs, optimizing both efficacy and engagement. By combining digital therapeutics with real-time patient monitoring, Cloudia addresses the psychological and physiological aspects of pediatric chronic pain more effectively than traditional or purely pharmacological approaches.
Cloudia’s potential is further supported by a robust preclinical and clinical validation plan. In collaboration with Hospital da Luz, a leading private hospital in Portugal, IMAGI Health is preparing a clinical study to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the solution.
With Cloudia, IMAGI Health is not just offering a technological innovation but transforming the landscape of pediatric pain management. By empowering children and their families with safe, effective, and accessible therapies, Cloudia provides the opportunity to reclaim normalcy and improve quality of life.
