Study to test use of spinal cord stimulation to treat depression; Lindner Center of Hope researcher receives grant from National Institute of Mental Health

A two-part clinical trial led by University of Cincinnati researchers at the Lindner Center of HOPE is testing the use of noninvasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord as a treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD).

Led by UC’s Francisco Romo-Nava, MD, PhD, Associate Chief Research Officer, Lindner Center of Hope, the trial is funded by a grant of up to approximately $3.4 million from the National Institute of Mental Health.

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