Cognitive and psychiatric outcomes in the GALAXY trial: effect of anaesthesia in deep brain stimulation

Conclusions
This study suggests that the choice between awake and asleep STN DBS does not affect cognitive, mood and behavioural adverse effects, despite a minor difference in memory. STN DBS has a beneficial effect on quality of life, mood and anxiety symptoms.

Trial registration number
NTR5809.

Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - February 14, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Holewijn, R. A., Zoon, T. J. C., Verbaan, D., Bergfeld, I. O., Verwijk, E., Geurtsen, G. J., van Rooijen, G., van den Munckhof, P., Bot, M., Denys, D. A. J. P., De Bie, R. M. A., Schuurman, P. R. Tags: Movement disorders Source Type: research