Brain zaps for depression? tiny study hopes to lift the fog
Symptom relief
Ongoing
This small pilot study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) aimed at a specific brain region called the lateral habenula can safely reduce symptoms in 6 adults with severe, treatment-resistant depression. Participants have either major depressive disorder or bipolar I and h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne Goodman MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC