Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Optimal stimulation sites

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a promising treatment option for treatment-refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Several stimulation targets have been used, mostly in and around the anterior limb of the internal capsule and ventral striatum (VC/VS). However, the precise target within this region remains a matter of debate.

Source: Biological Psychiatry - December 21, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Garance M. Meyer, Barbara Hollunder, Ningfei Li, Konstantin Butenko, Till A. Dembek, Lauren Hart, Cristina Nombela, Philip Mosley, Harith Akram, Nicola Acevedo, Benjamin M. Borron, Tina Chou, Juan Pablo Casta ño Montoya, Bryan Strange, Juan A. Barcia, Hi Tags: Archival Report Source Type: research