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Method of treating depression, mood disorders and anxiety disorders using neuromodulation

  • US 7,346,395 B2
  • Filed: 06/18/2004
  • Issued: 03/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of treating a mood and/or anxiety disorder comprising:

  • surgically implanting an electrical stimulation lead having a proximal end and a stimulation portion, wherein after implantation at least one electrode of the stimulation portion is positioned in or in direct contact with Brodmann area 25;

    coupling the proximal end of the lead to a signal generator; and

    generating an electrical signal with the signal generator for application to neural tissue of the patient using the at least one electrode wherein said signal electrically stimulates Brodmann area 25 thereby treating the mood and/or anxiety disorder.

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