Journal of Depression and Anxiety
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Department of Medicine, National Brain Aneurysm and Tumor Center, 3033 Excelsior Blvd Ste 495, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America

Publications

• Research Article   
  Peripheral Somatosensory Stimulation in the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety: A Clinical Trial
  Author(s): Leslie Ann Nussbaum*, Tariq Mohammed Janjua, Jon Michael Pederson and Eric Spencer Nussbaum
  
  Background: Depression and anxiety are complex conditions that result in significant individual disability and societal costs. Despite decades of research investigating treatment options, depression and anxiety remain a major cause of quality-of-life impairment. We hypothesized that patients with anxiety and depressive disorders might benefit from Peripheral Somatosensory Stimulation (PSS) therapy. Methods: Ten patients with clinically diagnosed anxiety and depression were enrolled to undergo daily PSS therapy over a 4-week period. Patients were evaluated for satisfaction and overall well-being (Survey 1), severity of anxiety symptoms (Survey 2) and severity of depression symptoms (Survey 3). Survey 1 was completed at weeks 1, 2 and 4 and surveys 2 and 3 were completed as a baseline prior to initiation of therapy and then at .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-1044.23.12.525

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