ABOUT THE THERAPY DBS THERAPY FOR OCD
WHAT IS DBS?
A DBS device sends electrical signals within the brain that may help reduce some of the symptoms of OCD.*
DISCOVER DBSARE YOU A CANDIDATE?
Find out if you might be a candidate for DBS therapy for OCD — and how to decide if DBS is right for you.
SEE IF DBS IS FOR YOUGETTING DBS: WHAT TO EXPECT
From evaluation to surgery, learn about the process of getting deep brain stimulation therapy for OCD.
FIND OUT MOREA CLOSER LOOK AT DBS SURGERY
Get to know the DBS procedure, including what to expect during and after surgery.
LEARN ABOUT SURGERYBENEFITS AND RISKS
DBS may help control your symptoms, but it is not a cure. Understand the benefits and risks.
SEE THE BENEFITSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to common questions about DBS therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
GET ANSWERSInformation on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
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Humanitarian Device: Authorized by Federal (U.S.A.) law for use as an adjunct to medications and as an alternative to anterior capsulotomy for treatment of chronic, severe, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adult patients who have failed at least three selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The effectiveness of this device for this use has not been demonstrated.