Brain implant for severe mental health conditions
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a brain implant called deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with severe mental health conditions that have not improved with usual treatments. The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with one of six severe mental health conditions (like OCD, schizophrenia, bipolar depression, anorexia, gambling disorder, or adult autism) that has not improved with standard treatments
- You have tried at least two different medications or therapies for your condition and they did not work or caused side effects
- You are willing to have a surgery to implant a device in your brain (deep brain stimulation)
- You do not have other serious medical conditions like heart disease, seizures, or a pacemaker
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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