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Brain Stimulation in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A Systematic Review.

Author: Del CasaleAntonio, FerracutiStefano, GirardiPaolo, KotzalidisGeorgios D, RapinesiChiara, SaniGabriele

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.

Overview

Brain stimulation techniques, particularly deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), may be effective for severely ill obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) patients unresponsive to drugs and/or behavioral therapy. While evidence is limited, low-frequency TMS over the supplementary motor area or the orbitofrontal cortex and DBS targeting the nucleus accumbens-ventral capsule or the subthalamic nucleus may be particularly effective.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a highly prevalent, severe, and chronic disease. There is a need for alternative strategies for treatment-resistant OCD. OBJECTIVE: This review aims to assess the effect of brain stimulation techniques in OCD. METHODS: We included papers published...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7059162/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Brain Stimulation in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

This systematic review explores the emerging field of brain stimulation techniques as a potential treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), particularly for those individuals who haven't responded well to traditional therapies. The researchers, like intrepid explorers venturing into uncharted territories of the brain, seek to uncover the potential benefits of brain stimulation in alleviating the debilitating symptoms of OCD.

Brain Stimulation: A Promising Approach for Treatment-Resistant OCD

The review highlights the potential of brain stimulation techniques, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), as add-on treatments for treatment-resistant OCD. This approach, like a carefully crafted map guiding researchers through the intricate pathways of the brain, offers hope for individuals struggling with this complex and challenging condition.

Navigating the Landscape of Brain Stimulation Techniques

The review emphasizes the need for further research to refine the use of brain stimulation techniques in treating OCD. This ongoing exploration, like a meticulous desert expedition, seeks to optimize the effectiveness of these techniques, ensuring safe and effective treatment for individuals seeking relief from the debilitating symptoms of OCD.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research journey through the desert of brain stimulation and OCD treatment reveals the promise of these techniques as potential add-on therapies for treatment-resistant cases. The review encourages continued exploration and refinement of brain stimulation techniques, ensuring their safe and effective use in treating this complex and challenging condition. As our understanding of brain stimulation techniques evolves, we can hope for a future where more individuals struggling with OCD find relief and improved quality of life.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2020-01-15
  2. Date Revised 2020-03-20
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

30963971

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC7059162

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PICO Info
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Languages

English

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