The Cala kIQ™ System is a next-generation, FDA-cleared wearable device designed to provide on-demand relief for action hand tremors. It is the successor to the Cala Trio™, expanding treatment capabilities beyond Essential Tremor (ET) to include tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease.
- TAPS Therapy: Uses Transcutaneous Afferent Patterned Stimulation (TAPS) to deliver individualized electrical pulses to the median and radial nerves in the wrist.
- Individualized Treatment: The device senses a patient’s unique tremor signature and calibrates stimulation patterns specifically for them.
- Action Tremor Relief: Specifically targets “action tremors,” which occur during intentional movements like eating, drinking, or writing.
Manufacturer: Cala Health
Addresses:
- 1800 Gateway Drive, Suite 120, San Mateo, CA 94404, United States.
Product Prices
The price for the Cala kIQ™ System largely depends on insurance coverage; it can range from no cost for eligible veterans to varying out-of-pocket expenses depending on individual insurance plans. An older, but explicit, Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for its predecessor, the Cala Trio, was $3,200 for the device plus a monthly band subscription
- Direct Purchase: A current MSRP for the Cala kIQ is not explicitly listed in recent sources, but a 2020 MSRP for the prior-generation Cala Trio was $3,200 for the device and a $157 monthly band subscription.
Free References
Transcutaneous Afferent Patterned Stimulation Shows Effective Outcomes in Essential Tremor
Shaking Up Essential Tremor: Peripheral Devices and Mechanical Strategies to Reduce Tremor
A Pilot Study of AI-Controlled Transcutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Essential Tremor
An Adaptable Phase-Tracking System for Parkinsonian Rest Tremor: Design and In-Clinic Feasibility
Design and Validation of an Adaptable Phase-Tracking Algorithm
for Parkinsonian Rest Tremor Using a Wrist-Worn System
Consensus Guidelines for the Use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Chronic Pain and Neurological Diseases: A Neuron Project from the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
Updates in essential tremor
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