Brain pacemaker tested as last hope for incurable depression
Disease control
Ongoing
This small, early-stage study is testing whether a surgically implanted brain stimulation device can help people with severe depression that hasn't responded to any other treatments, including electroshock therapy. Six adults will have electrodes placed in a specific brain area t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wayne Goodman MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC