treatment-resistant depression

Adding Lithium Might Enable Ketamine's Antidepressant Activity in Ketamine-Resistant Patients, Study Suggests
Researchers have published results of experiments in rodents suggesting that lithium, a widely prescribed mood stabilizer, may have value as an adjunct to ketamine therapy in people who suffer from… Read More
Two Forms of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Helped Older Adults with Treatment-Resistant Depression
Depression that doesn’t respond to conventional treatments is a serious problem for all who are affected, and poses unique risks for those over 60.  Late-life depression is often complicated by… Read More
FDA Clears SAINT Rapid-Acting Brain Stimulation Approach for Those Suffering From Resistant Major Depression
On September 6, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the way for marketing of a rapid-acting brain-stimulation approach for major depressive disorder pioneered by Nolan Williams, M.D… Read More
Positive Preliminary Results in Highly Personalized Deep-Brain Stimulation Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression
A research team led in part by two BBRF grantees has reported initial success in using a novel, highly personalized, and technologically advanced treatment approach to relieve symptoms in a single… Read More
Positive Results in Trial Testing ‘Laughing Gas’ in Severely Depressed Treatment-Resistant Patients
Newly reported results of a small phase 2 clinical trial indicate the potential utility of using nitrous oxide treatments in patients with severe major depression that has not responded to other… Read More