Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology used to treat severe depression

A public hospital in Shanghai has implemented a brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to treat patients with severe depression. The technology involves implanting electrode chips in the patient's head and chest, with electric stimulation delivered through a neural modulation treatment. In a clinical trial, 26 individuals with severe depression, unresponsive to medication, underwent the surgery. The implanted chips stimulate target areas in the brain to improve mood and assist in treating depression. While short-term effectiveness is achievable, long-term stability is more challenging.