Deep brain stimulation in mental health: Review of evidence for clinical efficacy

Conclusions: There is insufficient evidence at this point in time to support the use of deep brain stimulation as a clinical treatment for any psychiatric disorder outside of research and programmes where formal outcome data are being systematically collated. While some promising initial data exist to support its potential efficacy for a number of psychiatric conditions, further research is required to establish optimal implantation targets, patient characteristics associated with positive therapeutic outcomes and optimal deep brain stimulation parameters and parameter-programming methods.
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Reviews Source Type: research