Vagus nerve stimulator offers lasting relief for treatment-resistant depression

An implanted vagus nerve stimulator offers lasting relief for severe treatment-resistant depression, according to a new study. Researchers found that the device provided sustained improvements in depressive symptoms, quality of life, and daily function for at least two years in most patients who initially benefited. The study, part of the ongoing RECOVER trial, involved patients who had tried an average of 13 previous treatments without success, highlighting a critical need for effective therapies.