A pilot study of bed nucleus of the stria terminalis deep brain stimulation in treatment-resistant depression.

Background: Studies are increasingly investigating the therapeutic effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS) applied to a variety of brain regions in the treatment of patients with highly treatment refractory depression. Limited research to date has investigated the therapeutic potential of DBS applied to the Bed Nucleus Of Stria Terminalis (BNST).

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the therapeutic potential of DBS applied to the BNST.