Pilot Study on Deep Brain Stimulation for Opioid Use Disorder Initiated
A pilot study is underway to assess the safety and efficacy of deep brain stimulation targeting the nucleus accumbens in patients with treatment-refractory opioid use disorder.
Phase III
Neurology / Opioid Use Disorder
Status
Initiated
Sponsor
Abbott
Signal Score
8.2
Signal assessment
Signal strength
high
Confidence level
moderate
Why it matters
The initiation of a pilot study on deep brain stimulation for opioid use disorder represents a potential shift in treatment paradigms for a challenging condition. Success in this trial could lead to new therapeutic options, impacting existing addiction therapies and strategies for companies in this space.
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