Posted by Mashogr8 on August 1, 2002, at 10:57:20
In reply to Re: Richard, what about ect or VNS? » denise528, posted by rjk on August 1, 2002, at 8:27:54
VNS is a procedure with a device implanted in your chest with electrical (I think) pulses. The device is attached to the vagus nerve. Originally it was designed for controlling epilepsy. Some epileptics who were also depressed noted improvement in their depression, I believe. A research project was designed. Sixty people wwere recruited for the first study. The current study involving 232 or 322 subjects is now closed. I would love to know if anyone knows of any other research projects involving VNS.
You can get further info on www.cyberonics.com
MA
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