In recent years, trends in nerve stimulator markets have been experiencing significant growth driven by technological advances in medicine and the increasing prevalence of neurological disorders. Nerve stimulators or neuromodulation devices play a major role in treating conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or chronic pain. For example, minimally invasive techniques for stimulating nerves are becoming popular among patients because they offer low-risk options compared with open surgery. They are less time-consuming during the recovery period while posing minimal threats to patients' health status. This has been accompanied by the integration of artificial intelligence into these instruments, besides being enabled by smart technology. It allows treatment to be done based on specific personal needs and tailor therapy accordingly. Moreover, algorithms using machine learning ensure that stimulation parameters are optimized from real-time data, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of neuromodulation therapy.
Another factor is that there has been a rapid increase in aging populations across different nations around the world, which has led to a rise in the number of age-related neurological diseases. Nerve stimulators, therefore, cater to this expanding need for effective and durable interventions for such conditions as chronic pain, among others, raising the market for them. Furthermore, research and development of nerve stimulators used in various indications is increasing within the market. Their use by researchers to treat other maladies and explore new therapeutic areas where they can be employed is broadening the scope of these devices. This trend opens up new markets for industry players, but it also underscores their commitment to advancing medical science and improving patient care.
On the regulatory front, there has been increased focus on ensuring that nerve stimulators are safe and effective. Various regulatory bodies across countries are working on clear guidelines and standards for approving devices like these. This emerging trend is significant since it helps maintain confidence in neuromodulation safety while enhancing market growth. Moreover, there is a shift in the nerve stimulation market toward the development of implantable devices with long battery life and improved durability. This will provide convenient and sustainable solutions through less frequent replacements, thereby enhancing the patient experience. To develop reliable long-term technologies, manufacturers have invested more efforts into researching battery innovations that could be used in neurostimulation devices.
Nerve Stimulators Market Size was valued at USD 3.5 Billion in 2023. The Global Nerve Stimulators industry is projected to grow from USD 4.3 Billion in 2024 to USD 6.2 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.23% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032).
The COVID-19 outbreak has left a debilitating impact on the healthcare sector as well as the medical device industry, given the temporary shutdown of manufacturing facilities and weakened demand. Even as the world is trying to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2, top companies are striving to bolster their supply chains and accelerate their operations to control further losses. Also, the social distancing practice prevalent worldwide has encouraged patients to go for devices that can be used at home, which bolsters the need for various types of nerve stimulators. Healthcare professional are now offering consultation via video conferencing as well as phone calls, in view of the spread of the pandemic. This is more than likely to benefit the nerve stimulators market in the years to follow.
Drivers
Some of the top growth-boosting factors in the nerve stimulators market include the burgeoning geriatric pool, the introduction of highly innovative products and the mounting demand for products as add-on therapy. One of the prime reasons for the nerve stimulators market growth however remains the rising cases of chronic diseases, including epilepsy and migraine combined with the high number of unmet medical needs, especially in emerging regions.
Opportunities
Depression cases in recent years have mounted considerably across the globe. The National Institute of Mental Health claims that depression has been one of the leading causes of mental disorder in the United States with clos to 16.2 million people affected by the same in 2016.
Besides, the escalating number of epilepsy-affected individuals has also grown immensely, with new cases being recorded at a fast pace. In short, the soaring number of people afflicted by depression as well as epilepsy can be a huge opportunity for nerve stimulator vendors in the ensuing years.
Challenges
Risks and side-effects related to neurostimulation therapy along with the credible threat posed by alternative treatment options available for neurological disorders can be significant challenges for the firms in the years to come.
The major types of nerve stimulators in the global industry include vagus nerve stimulator, spinal cord stimulator and deep brain stimulator. Spinal cord stimulators form the leading segment in the nerve stimulators market with the highest revenue share, as a result of the extensive scope of the product use and the growing demand for the commercially sold products within this segment. Technological innovations in this aspect also work in favor of the segment. Spinal cord stimulators have widespread application scope in non-malignant chronic neuropathic pain management since they help lower the pain by generating small nerve impulses without inducing any anatomical change at the target area.
Applications listed in the report include depression, chronic pain, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, dystonia, and more. Impressive product efficiency demonstrated during the treatment of epilepsy and the low number of treatment options available for the disease can mean significant nerve stimulators market growth in the near future. Tremors can be characterized by extreme involuntary movement of the limb, while also affecting the jaw, neck, and various body parts. The expanding geriatric populace and the rising cases of epilepsy among them can be a key growth inducing factor in the global nerve stimulators market. Moreover, the mounting depression cases will also foster market advancement since nerve stimulators facilitate smooth treatment by inhibiting or activating electrical brain signals.
With respect to end user, the market caters to hospital & clinics, trauma centers, ambulatory surgical centers, and others. Soaring number of hospitals and clinics across the world and the rising number of patients opting to get admitted for treatment favor the nerve stimulators market growth. Therefore, the hospital & clinic segment is projected to take the leading position in the global nerve stimulators market over the coming years.
America should be the top-performing market for nerve stimulators in subsequent years, thanks to the burgeoning elderly population. A HuffPost article in 2017 revealed that close to 100 million Americans are affected by neurological disorders, translating into nearly one-third of the overall population. Most neurological diseases include Alzheimer’s, migraines, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and epilepsy. In a nutshell, the surging burden of various neurological disorder types and the resultant increase in the need for advanced nerve stimulators contribute significantly to the nerve stimulators market growth in the region.
Europe will remain the second highest gainer in the global nerve stimulators market in the next several years, mostly due to the expanding geriatric population afflicted with a number of neurological issues and the substantial spending on healthcare. The soaring awareness level among people about mental health also acts as a key growth booster. Apart from this, frequent technical innovations for improved patient management and surging uptake of novel technologies to restore vision and facilitate movement during paralysis could also boost revenue generation in the following years.
Asia Pacific is brimming with lucrative opportunities and in view of this, it is expected that the regional nerve stimulators market can procure the fastest growth rate over the evaluation period. The growth rendering factors in the region include the continuously growing patient pool suffering from various neurological disorders, and the fact that the government is now supporting innovative healthcare practices.
Companies allocate large-scale budgets for research and development (R&D) activities to support their focus on product innovation and bolster their worldwide presence. Some other competitive strategies employed by the vendors in the global industry include FDA approvals, acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations and expansions, to name a few.
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Report Overview
The report overview estimates the Nerve Stimulators Market size, throwing light on various challenges, barriers, drivers and the key opportunities. The nerve stimulators market study also comprises some of the key developments following the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of the novel coronavirus on the nerve stimulators market growth rate. In addition to this, the report lists the eminent nerve stimulator manufacturers and also the competitive strategies undertaken them to stay relevant in the industry are also profiled in the MRFR report.
Scope of the Report
The scope of the MRFR report gives a detailed analysis of the nerve stimulators industry, listing the different types, as well as the growth scope of the global peripheral nerve stimulator market over the review period.
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