Brain chip offers hope for untreatable depression
NCT ID NCT05393622
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a small brain implant for people with severe depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The device is placed under the skull and stimulates a mood-related brain area. Researchers will track changes in depression and thinking skills over one year in 20 participants.
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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