METHOD OF TREATING DEPRESSION, MOOD DISORDERS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS USING NEUROMODULATION
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1. A method of treating a mood and/or anxiety disorder comprising the steps of:
- surgically implanting a device in communication with a subgenual cingulate area; and
operating the device to stimulate the subgenual cingulate area thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety disorder.
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Abstract
The present application involves a method and a system for using electrical stimulation and/or chemical stimulation to treat depression. More particularly, the method comprises surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead and/or catheter that is in communication with a predetermined site which is coupled to a signal generator and/or infusion pump that release either an electrical signal and/or a pharmaceutical resulting in stimulation of the predetermined site thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of treating a mood and/or anxiety disorder comprising the steps of:
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surgically implanting a device in communication with a subgenual cingulate area; and operating the device to stimulate the subgenual cingulate area thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety disorder. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of modulating neuronal activity in Brodmann area 25 or a subgenual portion of Brodmann area 24 in a subject that is suspected of having a mood and/or anxiety disorder comprising the steps of:
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surgically implanting a device in communication with Brodmann area 25 or the subgenual portion of Brodmann area 24; and operating the device to stimulate Brodmann area 25 or the subgenual portion of Brodmann area 24 thereby modulating neuronal activity in the subject. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A method of treating a mood and/or anxiety disorder comprising the steps of:
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surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead having a proximal end and a stimulation portion, wherein after implantation the stimulation portion is in communication with Brodmann area 25 or a subgenual portion of Brodmann area 24; coupling the proximal end of the lead to a signal generator; and generating an electrical signal with the signal generator wherein said signal electrically stimulates Brodmann area 25 or the subgenual portion of Brodmann area 24 thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety disorder. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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16. A method of treating a mood and/or anxiety disorder comprising the steps of:
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surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead having a proximal end and a stimulation portion, wherein after implantation the stimulation portion is in communication with Brodmann area 25; coupling the proximal end of the lead to a signal generator; and generating an electrical signal with the signal generator wherein said signal electrically stimulates Brodmann area 25 thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety disorder. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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