According to researchers from the Cleveland Clinic and Brown University’s Butler Hospital, deep brain stimulation (DBS) may be the next potentially effective and revolutionary treatment for people with depression.
The study, Deep Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Intractable Major Depression: Preliminary Results from a Multi-Center …
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im simply cant imagine that enough people will opt for surgery, arguably the most intensive treatment for depression when other lower-risk high-reward options are on the table like therapy and medication. for the MOST depressed folks who have tried everything else, i can see this being a reasonable option, but no way it ever supplants either of the aforemention in popularity.
I largely agree, except that similar to laser eye surgery, it could become so widely done that it almost becomes commonplace. I suspect that won’t be the case, but you never know. Who would’ve thought that operating on a person’s eye would become so common (when the downside to a shoddy or messed-up surgery is significant — even possible blindness!).
Deep Brain Stimulation is meant for those with chronic, treatment resistant
depresson. It is a potential godsend for those who do not respond to medications,
medications and therapy, therapy alone and/or ECT which is supposed to be the most effective
treatment for major refractory chronic depression. It gives an option for the
millions of Americans who do not have treatment options or are running out.
Actually one of the patients that was tagged with a response was close. That patient was 2%(in the Hamilton rating system) off of being a nonresponder. So, I would say it is 50% effective. That doesnt bode well to me. The fascinating thing about DBS is the acute response to it. These leads me to believe, like in anything else, tolerance plays a important part in DBS.
I’m hoping this ariticle is referring to the show I viewed last week about two women who had received surgical implants in the brain in hopes to reverse their deep depression. Their psychiatrics had to make a connection to a device under their skin below their shoulder on their chest monthly.
I’m responding to this because I know someone who would make an ideal candidate for this kind of research. He has been severely disabled for the past 8 years because of depression and hospilized three times prior to 1999. He has received ongoing medication, a numerous amount of ECT treatments both as an in and out patient, and therapy, none of which has had any affect on his mental health. We have hoped and prayed for such a long time that something else could be tried to help this man. He is the father of my children and they have suffered dramatically because of his disease. They have basically lost their relationship and love from their father for most of their lives. My son, who is now 21 and away at school happened to view the program as well. He called me the other day and asked how his dad could have the opportunity for this miracle. Maybe, this would bring back the father to them they once knew. If there is any way or chance he can be involved as part of this research, please contact me at the above email address. Thank you
Yes Linda this is the same study that was shown on CBS. There is a pilot study going on but I’m not sure when it starts or ends. Here is a link where the study is being performed. http://www.brown.edu/Divisions/Medical_School/andera/profile.php?id=1100924993
There’s a phone number listed, but the study is at Brown University in Ohio.
Good luck
I would like to be in the study for Persistant Depression. Please send any information about being considered for the study. Thank you
I am interested in participating in a clinical trial for DBS for depression. I believe I meet the requirements for eligibility including having had ECT. Please send any information regarding consideration for the study.Sincerely , Paige
I have a client with severe depression I can count the good days she has out of one year. She is desperate to try surgery and has the means to afford this expense. She has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but for the last 13 years has been depressed with no mania. She has had several treatment of ECT which last for a couple of days, then her mood drops.
Please contact me with information on where this surgery is available any where in the world.
Michelle Pepper
I have suffered from depression for most of my adult life. I am very resistant to medications and live my life, at best, constantly sad; at worst, suicidal. Can you please tell me how I could get into a clinical trial for deep brain stimulation?
Liddy
Hi, here is where a clinical trial is going on at. It is in Atlanta, Georgia. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00367003
The trial is free because the government pays for it. However, it will be very difficult to qualify for the procedure. If anyone goes through it please email at jackjuno@hotmail.com.
GOod luck
I am very interested in participting in a DBS trial for intractable depression and OCD. Does anyone know how to get into those trials?
Thanks!
Leslie
Also looking for a DBS trial for depression, in the CHICAGO area?
Any help finding one would be greatly appreciated.
When will DBS be trialed for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? It seems obvious the benefits of this treatment are just being tapped into. Why do I see nothing about Deep Brain Stimulation for post Traumatic stress disorder? People’s lives are on the line here.