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ABOUT THE THERAPY DBS THERAPY FOR OCD

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WHAT IS DBS?

A DBS device sends electrical signals within the brain that may help reduce some of the symptoms of OCD.*

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ARE 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.

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GETTING DBS: WHAT TO EXPECT

From evaluation to surgery, learn about the process of getting deep brain stimulation therapy for OCD.

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DBS SURGERY

Get to know the DBS procedure, including what to expect during and after surgery.

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BENEFITS

AND RISKS

DBS may help control your symptoms, but it is not a cure. Understand the benefits and risks.

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ASKED QUESTIONS

Find answers to common questions about DBS therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Information 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.