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

  • US 8,467,878 B2
  • Filed: 05/23/2012
  • Issued: 06/18/2013
  • 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 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, wherein stimulation of the subgenual cingulate area results in modulation of neuronal activity in Brodmann area 25 or Brodmann area 24.

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