During the study , researchers from the University of Medicine in Canada are the first to use a deep brain stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of patients with severe anorexia nervosa and (AN). Obtained encouraging results have been published in the journal "Lancet".
The treatment so far has been limited to behavioral therapy , but in about 20% of cases did not lead to positive results . Previous studies have shown that the DBS has a positive influence on the course of Parkinson's disease and depression. One goal of the new study was to establish the safety of DBS in patients.
The head of the group of scientists who conducted the study , Dr. Andres M. Lozano and his colleagues studied the biological structures associated with pathological changes in mood , anxiety , satisfaction , and inter-and proprioceptive sensitivity.
In the study , researchers used the DBS activity of the limbic system of the brain and assess the potential impact on clinical outcomes .Before the start of the study was determined whether participants had depression and how it is developed , also the presence of anxiety, an eating disorder and others.
In the study used magnetic resonance.
The fact that the healing process has resulted in some patients to a weakening of the manifestations of affective and manic symptoms is essential and suggest that DBS is not just another treatment , and is aimed at strengthening the appetite of patients and has a positive effect on their health.
Researchers emphasize the particular importance of the results for future treatment of patients.
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