"Revolutionary Spinal Stimulation: A Promising Depression Treatment"

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Source: Neuroscience News
"Revolutionary Spinal Stimulation: A Promising Depression Treatment"
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A pilot clinical trial conducted by researchers at the University of Cincinnati has shown that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a feasible and well-tolerated method for treating major depressive disorder. The trial involved 20 patients who received active stimulation through SCS sessions over eight weeks. Results revealed a significant decrease in depressive symptom severity in the group receiving active stimulation compared to the control group. This innovative approach suggests that modulating brain-body neural pathways through SCS can have a significant impact on mood regulation and offers a novel direction in treating psychiatric disorders. Further studies are needed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of SCS for psychiatric disorders.

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