Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment Resistant Depression

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Review Date: February 15, 2006
Recommendation: This topic was reviewed by the California Technology Assessment Forum on February 15, 2006. It was recommended that the use of vagal nerve stimulation for treatment resistant depression does not meet CTAF Technology Assessment Criteria 3 through 5 for safety, effectiveness, and improvement in health outcomes.
Decision: Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria
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