Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Case Series of Long-Term Follow-up
Pigato G, Rosson S, Bresolin N, Toffanin T, Sambataro F, Olivo D, Perini G, Causin F, Denaro L, Landi A, et al.
The Journal of ECT · 2023
Key finding
The VNS implant was associated with a sustained response (>10 years) in terms of clinical response and social, occupational, and psychological functioning in 3 patients.
- Condition
- Depression
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Case Report / Series
- Participants
- 5
Cite this study
Pigato, G., Rosson, S., Bresolin, N., Toffanin, T., Sambataro, F., Olivo, D., Perini, G., Causin, F., Denaro, L., Landi, A., & D'Avella, D. (2023). Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Case Series of Long-Term Follow-up. The Journal of ECT, 39(1), 23-27. https://doi.org/10.1097/YCT.0000000000000869
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