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DBS Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Depression Relief

11/20/2025

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) significantly improved symptoms in half of the 26 adults with treatment-resistant depression.
One-third of participants achieved near-complete remission.
Lower theta-frequency brain activity in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) predicted positive outcomes.
The study, conducted by UK and Chinese researchers, suggests DBS could enable personalized treatments and real-time adjustments based on brain activity, making it a potential option for those with severe depression.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) significantly improved symptoms in half of the 26 adults with treatment-resistant depression.
One-third of participants achieved near-complete remission.
Lower theta-frequency brain activity in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) predicted positive outcomes.
The study, conducted by UK and Chinese researchers, suggests DBS could enable personalized treatments and real-time adjustments based on brain activity, making it a potential option for those with severe depression.