"Motif's device is implanted in the skull just above the dura, targeting the central executive network responsible for high-level cognitive functions that are underactive in major depressive disorder."
"Through frequent electrical stimulation, we think we can drive that neuroplasticity that creates stronger connectivity within the central executive network for patients with depression, so that they can get out of bed in the morning, call their friends, go to the gym."
Motif Neurotech has developed a blueberry-sized brain implant designed to treat severe depression by delivering electrical stimulation. The FDA has approved a human study for this device, which targets the central executive network in the brain, responsible for cognitive functions. Unlike other technologies aimed at aiding paralyzed individuals, Motif focuses on patients who have not responded to medication. The device allows for at-home therapeutic stimulation, potentially enhancing neuroplasticity and improving daily functioning for those with depression.
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