Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment Resistant Depression
Depressive Disorder, Major
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depressive Disorder, Major focused on measuring deep brain stimulation, lateral habenula
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18-70, regardless of gender; Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders 5th Ed (DSM-V), for Psychiatrists' Examination of Severe Depressive Disorders; Same diagnostic conclusions based on DSM-V made by two independent psychiatrists; A minimum of 24 months of depressive history, over 2 or more adequate antidepressant trials with Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) reduction rate ≤20% (including MECT) ; HAMD-17 scores ⩾ 20 at screening; Functional General Assessment Table (GAF) rating ≤50; Able to comply with the operational and administrative requirements of participation in the study, and able to give written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with severe or unstable mental, liver, kidney, endocrine, hematological diseases, or those with psychotic co-morbidities, including personality disorders; History of substance abuse in the past 12 months; history of epilepsy, or febrile seizure in childhood; Patients who have attempted suicide within the past 6 months, or have had a secondary suicide attempt within the past 2 years; Women who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or intend to be pregnant during the clinical study; Any surgical contraindications to undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS); Patients who cannot give full informed consent.
Sites / Locations
- Zhejiang University School of Medicine Second Affiliated HospitalRecruiting