METHOD OF TREATING DEPRESSION, MOOD DISORDERS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS USING NEUROMODULATION

摘要

The present application involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.

主权项

1. A method of treating a mood and/or anxiety disorder comprising the steps of:
obtaining imaging data of a brain of a patient; identifying a target location, using the imaging data, within or immediately adjacent to a Brodmann area 24/25 site of an anterior cingulate of the patient; surgically implanting a stimulation lead according to the target location within the patient such that at least one electrode is within or in contact with a Brodmann area 24/25 site of the anterior cingulate of the patient; operating a pulse generator to generate electrical pulses to stimulate neuronal tissue using the at least one electrode; and monitoring changes in the mood and/or anxiety disorder of the patient after performing the operating.