A single case report of STN-DBS for severe crack-cocaine dependence: double-blind ON vs. SHAM randomized controlled assessment

A single case report of STN-DBS for severe crack-cocaine dependence: double-blind ON vs. SHAM randomized controlled assessment

Crack-cocaine dependence is a severe condition with a high mortality rate. This single case study report details the first deep brain stimulation (DBS) trial targeting the sub-thalamic nucleus (STN) for crack-cocaine dependence. The investigation aimed to assess the effects of STN-DBS on cocaine cra...

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Main Authors: Florence Vorspan, Philippe Domenech, David Grabli, Jérôme Yelnik, Marine Delavest, Charles Dauré, Frank Bellivier, Antoine Pelissolo, Hayat Belaid, Christelle Baunez, Carine Karachi, Luc Mallet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
cocaine dependence
deep brain stimulation
subthalamic nucleus
crack-cocaine
controlled clinical trial
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1146492/full

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