Episodic memory following deep brain stimulation of the ventral anterior limb of the internal capsule and electroconvulsive therapy

Conclusions Both ECT and vALIC DBS result in a faster autobiographical memory decline compared to HC. DBS might have a negative impact on autobiographical memories, although less so than ECT. Future work should dissect whether DBS or characteristics of TRD cause this decline.
Source: Brain Stimulation - Category: Neurology Source Type: research