Brain chip offers hope for untreatable depression
NCT ID NCT05393622
First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a small brain implant for people with severe depression that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. The device is placed under the skull and stimulates a key mood-regulating brain area. Researchers will track changes in depression symptoms and thinking skills in 20 participants over one year.
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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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