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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the brainstem is an emerging therapy for various neurological and psychiatric conditions. This review highlights key brainstem targets and their potential for treating movement disorders, pain, and mood disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is established for movement disorders using targets like the subthalamic nucleus, pallidum, and thalamus.
  • Exploration of limbic targets for neuropsychiatric and cognitive disorders is increasing.
  • Brainstem DBS is less studied, with sparse literature on indications and effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of brainstem DBS.
  • To review pertinent anatomy, indications, and stimulation effects (acute and long-term).
  • To synthesize findings from existing white and grey matter brainstem DBS targets.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search for clinical trial articles on brainstem DBS targets.
  • Review of 164 identified studies encompassing 10 discrete brainstem structures.
  • Analysis of indications and reported acute/long-term effects.

Main Results:

  • 164 studies identified 10 brainstem targets: periaqueductal/periventricular grey, pedunculopontine nucleus, ventral tegmental area, substantia nigra, etc.
  • Indications included neuropathic pain, movement disorder symptoms, headache, depression, and vegetative state.
  • Promising results for pedunculopontine nucleus (motor deficits), periaqueductal/periventricular grey (pain), and ventral tegmental area (headaches).

Conclusions:

  • Brainstem DBS shows therapeutic potential for diverse conditions, including pain and motor deficits.
  • Acute stimulation elicits motor, limbic, and autonomic effects.
  • Further large-scale, controlled trials are needed to establish brainstem DBS efficacy.